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PICTURE SPECIAL: 'Injured' Gerrard trains with Liverpool ahead of Champions League showdown with Chelsea

Midfielder Steven Gerrard is set to lead Liverpool in the all-English Champions League semi-final first leg against Chelsea at Anfield despite sitting out Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham with a neck injury.

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Tongue twister: Liverpool captain Stevie G beats a neck injury to train with the Reds

Reds boss Rafa Benitez said he will consult with the club doctor before making a final decision on his captain but Gerrard did train with his first-team colleagues on Monday.

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Inspecting the damage: Gerrard, who missed the weekend win at Fulham, tests his neck

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard is likely to line up against his England team-mate after declaring himself available.

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Chest the job: Liverpool captain Gerrard returns to training

Lampard has missed two games while on compassionate leave because his mother is in hospital with pneumonia, but the player's agent says Lampard can play.

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