Kenny Dalglish expects quick Steven Gerrard return

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has revealed that injured captain Steven Gerrard will not be sidelined for long.

The midfielder missed Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty for England in midweek.

Dalglish also revealed that Glen Johnson missed the match at Anfield as a precaution.

When asked if Gerrard would be a long-term absentee, the Scot told Sky Sports News: "It won't be long, and Glen Johnson was out as a precaution as well."

The Merseysiders are now 10 points off the Champions League places after their defeat to the Gunners.