Carragher injury latest
Jamie Carragher today confirmed he is confident of returning to full training next week.
The vice-captain has missed Liverpool's last two matches after picking up a knock in the recent Carling Cup victory over Stoke City.
However, Carragher believes he is closing in on a first-team comeback having responded well to treatment at Melwood.
"I'm coming along fine," he said. "I'm working with the physios this week and if things continue to go well the plan is to get back into full training at the start of next week.
"It was always going to be tight to be fit for the Swansea game last weekend and with a two-week break after that match there was no point doing anything silly. It's important to ensure I get it 100 per cent right.
"Hopefully I'll be available for the Chelsea game but I'm not thinking about games at this stage.
"My first target is just getting back on the training pitch with the lads and that should happen early next week."
Carragher's spell on the sidelines is something of a rarity for a man who has tallied 679 appearances for the Reds.
He added: "It's the first time I've ever had a muscle injury in my life.
"I suppose that's not a bad record so I can't complain too much. The good thing is it wasn't a bad one and it has only kept me out for a short period.
"I was quite fortunate and it's not something that should happen again."
