Gerrard likely to miss Super Cup final

Unfortunately Rafa has confirmed that Gerrard will find it very hard to be fit for the Super Cup Final against CSKA Moscow.

Benitez said: "It is only a possibility that Steven can play. We need two more days with him working hard with the physios in the morning and afternoon.
"But it will now be difficult, even if we will still consider the possibility because the player wants to play. But we need to be careful with him.
"I have talked to the doctor and it will be hard for Steven to play on Friday in the Super Cup. He wants to play and I want him to play, and it is a trophy we want to win, so we will wait and see."

It looks like the midfield bossing responsibilities will rest on Xabi's shoulders on Friday.