Benitez: my contract and Gerrard
Updated on 25 November 2008
Rafa Benitez reveals his captain Steven Gerrard is set to return to the Liverpool side to face Marseille tomorrow.
The midfielder was withdrawn from the England squad last week through injury, and also missed his side's draw with Fulham at the weekend.
The Liverpool boss avoided questions about his new contract at the club ahead of the Champions League clash.
He said: "It depends on the player but clearly he [Gerrard] is fit and he can start the game if necessary."
When asked for an update on his new contract, Benitez said he "preferred to concentrate" on tomorrow's game.
He would only indicate that a new deal "could be" signed by the end of the month.
He added: "Marseille are a good team, always difficult.
"We know that another three points would be enough to qualify, but also help us towards finishing top of the group.
"We were frustrated after Saturday but also relieved that Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Aston Villa did not win either."
