Gerrard will miss the Europa League match against "Utrecht" © EuroFootball.com

Steven Gerrard did not travel with the team to the Netherlands, where the Europa League match against "Utrecht" club will take place.

"Reds" manager Roy Hodgson allowed one of the team leaders to rest.

In addition, injured left-back defenders Paul Konchesky and Fabio Aurelio will not play, but both Dirk Kuyt and Fernando Torres will be able to take the field.

Liverpool won their first Europa League match at home against Bucharest's "Steaua" 4-1.