Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is hoping to make his return from injury against Chelsea later this month.
The veteran centre-back has missed the Reds' last two games after picking up a calf injury in the Carling Cup win at Stoke last month.
The former England international is keen to return to full training next week and hopes to be available for the trip to Stamford Bridge on 20th November, live on Sky Sports HD1.
"I'm coming along fine," Carragher told the Liverpool Echo. "I'm working with the physios this week and if things continue to go well the plan is to get back into full training at the start of next week.
"It was always going to be tight to be fit for the Swansea game last weekend and with a two-week break after that match there was no point doing anything silly. It's important to ensure I get it 100 per cent right.
"Hopefully I'll be available for the Chelsea game but I'm not thinking about games at this stage.
"My first target is just getting back on the training pitch with the lads and that should happen early next week."
Carragher admits the injury was the first muscle problem he has had in his career and that he was happy it did not sideline him for too long.
"It's the first time I've ever had a muscle injury in my life," added Carragher
"I suppose that's not a bad record so I can't complain too much. The good thing is it wasn't a bad one and it has only kept me out for a short period.
"I was quite fortunate and it's not something that should happen again."
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