Daniel Sturridge could make his first appearance since August on Tuesday in Liverpool's match against Chelsea in the Capital One Cup.

Sturridge initially picked up a thigh injury in international play and then had a calf injury and a new thigh injury.

If Sturridge doesn't play against Chelsea, he will be available for Saturday's match against West Ham.

“This is a big game but we have to be realistic, we have to be careful,” Rodgers said. “We have shown without him in the last seven, eight weeks that the team is at a good level. If he feels fresh and he feels right to be involved in some part, then we will maybe look at it. But it is a big risk.”