22.08.2005 - Gerrard out of Sofia clash

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Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of the of Liverpool's final Champions League qualification match after picking up an injury against Sunderland on Saturday.

The Reds' captain was taken off after 55 minutes of the 1-0 home win with a calf injury, and as well as tomorrow's second leg of their tie against CSKA Sofia, Gerrard could also miss Friday's Super Cup Final against CSKA Moscow.

However, Peter Crouch could mark his return from injury with an appearance in Monaco. Crouch has been sidelined with a hamstring injury which he picked up at the start of this month.