Liverpool without Gerrard and Carragher for Toulouse tie

Liverpool will be without injured captain Steven Gerrard and defender Jamie Carragher for their Champions League clash with Toulouse at Anfield today.

Midfielder Gerrard has a broken toe and Carragher has a broken rib. Liverpool hold a 1-0 lead after the first leg of the third qualifying round tie.

"Both players will not be available for this game. It's a shame because they are both important players for us," manager Rafael Benitez said.

Gerrard could be back to face Derby on Saturday but Benitez did not put a timescale on Carragher's return.

"Carra is improving which is good news. I need to talk to the doctor to find out more and to see how long he will be out for," Benitez added.

Benitez said Liverpool should still be good enough to hold on to their advantage against the French side.

"I am always a positive person and I am confident we will get through, but the players know there is still a game to play."