Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has stressed that the club will not be rushing back Steven Gerrard from his injury lay-off.
Gerrard, 31, last featured for Liverpool in March, having undergone a groin operation and then suffering a setback with an infection in his rehabilitation during pre-season.
The midfielder has returned to training but is unlikely to feature against Tottenham this weekend, although he could make his return in next Wednesday's Carling Cup meeting with Brighton.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Iniesta out for a month
Andres Iniesta will be sidelined for around a month after suffering an injury during Barcelona's Champions League draw with AC Milan, the Primera Division club have confirmed.
Iniesta limped out of the match at the Nou Camp in the 38th minute to be replaced by Cesc Fabregas and subsequent tests have revealed the Spain international suffered a hamstring tear.
Iniesta is now set to be out of action for around four weeks, according to a statement on the Barca website, and he joins summer signing Alexis Sanchez in the treatment room.
The news about Iniesta adds injury to insult for the European and Spanish champions after they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to be held 2-2 by Milan in their opening Group H game on Tuesday evening.
Iniesta limped out of the match at the Nou Camp in the 38th minute to be replaced by Cesc Fabregas and subsequent tests have revealed the Spain international suffered a hamstring tear.
Iniesta is now set to be out of action for around four weeks, according to a statement on the Barca website, and he joins summer signing Alexis Sanchez in the treatment room.
The news about Iniesta adds injury to insult for the European and Spanish champions after they conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to be held 2-2 by Milan in their opening Group H game on Tuesday evening.
Moyes wary of Arteta sale message
Everton boss David Moyes has admitted the sale of Mikel Arteta may have sent out the wrong message to the club's current squad.
Arteta, 29, left for Arsenal on transfer deadline day after the Gunners lodged a £10 million bid for the midfielder, who was granted his wish of a move to Emirates Stadium following news of their interest in his services.
But, while the futures of Everton trio Phil Jagielka, Marouane Fellaini and Jack Rodwell have been the subject of conjecture, Moyes has indicated the sale of Arteta does not mean the Toffees are a selling club.
In light of Arteta's exit, Moyes is looking to Fellaini and Rodwell to forge a strong partnership in midfield, after pairing the youngsters in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa.
Arteta, 29, left for Arsenal on transfer deadline day after the Gunners lodged a £10 million bid for the midfielder, who was granted his wish of a move to Emirates Stadium following news of their interest in his services.
But, while the futures of Everton trio Phil Jagielka, Marouane Fellaini and Jack Rodwell have been the subject of conjecture, Moyes has indicated the sale of Arteta does not mean the Toffees are a selling club.
In light of Arteta's exit, Moyes is looking to Fellaini and Rodwell to forge a strong partnership in midfield, after pairing the youngsters in last Saturday's 2-2 draw at home to Aston Villa.
Bardsley given four-match ban
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley will serve a four-match ban after the club decided not to contest a Football Association charge of violent conduct.
Bardsley, 26, was charged on video evidence after appearing to stamp on Chelsea's Juan Mata during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland confirmed that they will not be appeal and the defender will now miss the Black Cats' Premier League clashes with Stoke, Norwich, West Brom and Arsenal because of what is effectively his second sending-off of the season.
Bardsley, 26, was charged on video evidence after appearing to stamp on Chelsea's Juan Mata during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland confirmed that they will not be appeal and the defender will now miss the Black Cats' Premier League clashes with Stoke, Norwich, West Brom and Arsenal because of what is effectively his second sending-off of the season.
Caulker increases Swans' concerns
Swansea have been dealt another defensive blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against West Brom, with Steven Caulker set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury.
On-loan centre-half Caulker has started all four of Swansea's Premier League games to date but damaged his cartilage after twisting his knee making a brave goal-line clearance in the 1-0 defeat at Arsenal last weekend, and will return to parent club Tottenham for treatment.
Swansea are already without Alan Tate, who recently broke his leg in a golf buggy accident, although captain Garry Monk could be in line for a rapid return after stepping up his return from a foot injury.
On-loan centre-half Caulker has started all four of Swansea's Premier League games to date but damaged his cartilage after twisting his knee making a brave goal-line clearance in the 1-0 defeat at Arsenal last weekend, and will return to parent club Tottenham for treatment.
Swansea are already without Alan Tate, who recently broke his leg in a golf buggy accident, although captain Garry Monk could be in line for a rapid return after stepping up his return from a foot injury.
Blackburn fans plan protest
Unhappy Blackburn fans have planned a 1,000-strong protest against under-fire manager Steve Kean ahead of their game against Arsenal this weekend.
Kean has picked up just a single point from Rovers' four games so far this season and fans have been signing an online petition to have him removed from his post and replaced by a more experienced boss.
Blackburn owners Venky's have previously stated that they would back Kean, but as the club currently sit bottom of the league they may be forced to act before the situation gets any worse.
Kean has picked up just a single point from Rovers' four games so far this season and fans have been signing an online petition to have him removed from his post and replaced by a more experienced boss.
Blackburn owners Venky's have previously stated that they would back Kean, but as the club currently sit bottom of the league they may be forced to act before the situation gets any worse.
Jovetic in no rush over new contract
Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic is in no rush to sign a new contract at the club amid reported interest from Chelsea and Arsenal over the summer.
Jovetic, 21, missed the entirety of last season due to cruciate knee ligament damage but has made his priority getting back to full fitness rather than committing his future to the club.
The Montenegro international was the subject of a last-ditch bid from Arsenal this summer according to Fiorentina football advisor Roberto Galbiati, and his agent, Fali Ramadani, has insisted that he is not in talks over a new deal at La Viola.
Jovetic, 21, missed the entirety of last season due to cruciate knee ligament damage but has made his priority getting back to full fitness rather than committing his future to the club.
The Montenegro international was the subject of a last-ditch bid from Arsenal this summer according to Fiorentina football advisor Roberto Galbiati, and his agent, Fali Ramadani, has insisted that he is not in talks over a new deal at La Viola.
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