Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will begin light training this week after recovering from an infection.

The midfielder has not featured for the Reds since March after having surgery on a groin injury and was expected to return for the start of the new Premier League season.

However, his comeback was postponed after the 31-year-old contracted an infection as a result of the operation.

"Stevie will be stepping up his recovery this week," confirmed Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish.

Gerrard is expected to be ready for first-team action by mid-September.