Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has hinted that Steven Gerrard may have to wait for a return to the starting XI, despite the midfielder making his comeback in the 2-1 win at Brighton.
The influential Reds skipper has sat out almost six months with a persistent groin injury, but came through his long-awaited return unscathed after replacing Luis Suarez with 15 minutes remaining.
The Merseysiders have suffered back-to-back defeats in the Premier League, and many fans are desperate for Gerrard to return to action, but Dalglish insists that while he’s pleased to have his captain available again, he won’t be taking any unnecessary risks.
‘We'll manage Stevie as we manage everybody else - we're not going to be irresponsible by throwing him in for more minute than he needs,’ said the Reds boss.
‘He's made terrific progress and we're looking forward to that continuing. We won't spoil it by being irresponsible, but it gives everybody a lift.’
Liverpool entertains Wolves at home on Saturday, and will have Charlie Adam available for selection after he served his one-match ban for his red card against Spurs last weekend.
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