Liverpool 3 - 1 Bolton Wanderers

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Steven Gerrard remains sidelined due to a groin injury and is expected to return to action in September. He is joined by fellow midfielder Raul Meireles in the treatment room, as the former Porto player injured his collarbone during the game against Exeter City and is out at least two weeks.


Glen Johnson is on the road to recovery from the hamstring injury he suffered during a preseason game against Valencia, but remains doubtful for this clash.

Liverpool - Bolton Wanderers lineup
Liverpool (4-4-2): Reina; Kelly, Carragher, Agger, Enrique; Henderson, Lucas, Adam, Downing; Suarez, Carroll
Bolton Wanderers (4-4-2): Jaaskelainen; Wheater, Cahill, Knight, Robinson; Eagles, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Petrov; K Davies, Klasnic

To Owen Coyle, Lee Chung-Yong is a long-term absentee with a broken leg, while Stuart Holden (knee) also remains outside the apparatus. Tyrone Mears (broken leg) and Sam Ricketts (Achilles) are also out.

Gretar Steinsson hired a foot injury during the defeat against Manchester City last week, but could return in time for this game. Ricardo Gardner was reported to be doubtful for the trip from the City of Reebok, and remains doubtful for the trip to Anfield.

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