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Brendan Rodgers insists he will make a late decision on whether Daniel Sturridge is named in the Liverpool FC squad for Tuesday’s crunch Capital One Cup semi-final second leg with Chelsea.

The prolific striker returned to full training on Sunday as he prepares to make his comeback after five months out injured.

Sturridge could be named among the substitutes as the Reds look to book their passage to Wembley.

“We will see how Daniel is today,” Rodgers said.

“He trained very well with the team yesterday and it was as confident as he has looked.

“We won’t risk him that is for sure. We need to make sure he is ready and feels ready to come in and contribute.

“He won’t be 100% when he comes back. He will need game time, but all we can do is make sure he is in the best possible condition he can be physically and mentally. That will give him the chance to stay fit.”

Liverpool are likely to field the same side which drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the first leg.

That means recalls for Steven Gerrard, Martin Skrtel,Lucas Leiva, Alberto Moreno and Lazar Markovic.

Rodgers was full of praise for Brazilian midfielder Lucas, who has played a key role in the Reds’ recent 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

“Jordan and Lucas in the control positions have been key for us,” he said.

“Both have been fantastic. Lucas has come in to control the space in front of the centre-backs and has been outstanding, whether he plays in a three or a two. He gives us bite in there.”

Meanwhile, Rodgers reiterated that he’s unlikely to make any additions to his squad prior to the February 2 transfer deadline.

Asked if any business would be done, he said: “I don’t think so.

“I said earlier in the window it would be fairly quiet for us. Unless something dramatic happens we will be as we are.”

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