Steven Gerrard has been declared fit to lead Liverpool.

The Anfield skipper trained at Melwood, and afterwards manager Rafael Benitez was able to confirm that the 27-year-old had recovered from the neck injury which ruled him out of Saturday's Premier League win at Fulham.

Benitez confirmed that he has no new injury problems, with Daniel Agger and Harry Kewell both out long-term. The Spanish coach made eight changes at Craven Cottage, with Fernando Torres on the bench.

The 30-goal top scorer will face Chelsea, as will Alvaro Arbeloa, Ryan Babel, Dirk Kuyt and Xabi Alonso, who were all left out against Fulham.

Frank Lampard has rejoined Chelsea's squad for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool at Anfield.

The Chelsea vice-captain has missed the last two matches to be at the bedside of his mother Pat, who is ill in hospital with pneumonia.

Chelsea are still without goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini (hamstring) and striker Didier Drogba remains doubtful with a knee complaint. Midfielder Michael Essien is suspended.