Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has targeted a pre-season return for the Reds after he went under the knife in March to cure a troublesome groin injury.
The England star had initially hoped to make his comeback before the end of the season, but suffered a further setback which has left him looking a frustrated figure on the sidelines.
Writing in the program notes for Liverpool's 3-0 win over Newcastle at the weekend, the 30-year-old explained that it has been painful watching from the stand.
'Fingers crossed, I'll be there on the first day of pre-season,' he said.
'The manager and everyone else do their best to make you feel part of it. But, unless you are out there starting every week, it doesn't quite feel the same.'
Gerrard explained that he is feeling confident in his groin for the first time in a long while and hopes to be raring to go for the 2011/12 season.
He recently watched his side comfortably beat Newcastle with goals from Maxi Rodriguez, Dirk Kuyt and Luis Suarez and knows that the victory could be vital as the Reds push for a European place.
Kenny Dalglish's men are currently in 5th place in the Premier League, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference.
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