Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will miss Sunday’s
Premier League game against Manchester City after failing to
recover from a hamstring injury.
Gerrard sustained a torn hamstring in the FA Cup fourth round
replay defeat to local rivals Everton and was immediately ruled out
for a minimum of three weeks.
Rafa Benitez revealed earlier in the week that his captain could
be in line for an early return in the game against City at Anfield
but those hopes have now been dashed.
Liverpool will hope that Gerrard now recovers in time for the
Champions League last 16, first leg tie against Real Madrid on
Wednesday but his participation in that game also appears in
doubt.
"Steven will not be ready for this [City] game,” Benitez told
the club’s official website.
“We don't know if he'll be back for the game in midweek but
clearly he will not be involved against City.
"He is improving but we cannot take any risks so he won't be in the
squad."