Gerrard and Johnson out of trip to Fulham

Liverpool have suffered a double blow ahead of Saturday's trip to Fulham with the news that both Steven Gerrard and Glen Johnson will not make the journey to London.

Steven Gerrard is taken off after just 25 minutes with an injury
Gerrard has managed just 25 minutes of action for Liverpool since going off at half-time for England against Ukraine with a groin injury at the start of the month.

The skipper made his return against Lyon in the Champions League but was unable to continue leading to an early exit. Johnson missed the game against the French side and will also not face Roy Hodgson's side due to a thigh strain, despite played the whole of Sunday's win over Manchester United.

Liverpool are now wary of rushing him back too early, although manager Rafael Benitez has played down press reports that he may require surgery.

Alberto Aquilani, who made his debut for the Reds in the midweek Carling Cup defeat at Arsenal, will also not be part of the squad after coming down with a virus, though he has not contracted swine flu.