Liverpool will be without defensive midfielder Lucas Leiva when they attempt to secure a place in the FA Cup final on Sunday.
The unheralded Brazilian, who only recently returned to the lineup after missing two months with a thigh injury, is not included in the squad for today's semifinal contest against Aston Villa, with widespread media reports claiming that he suffered another thigh problem in training on Friday.
Blow for Liverpool as Lucas Leiva set to miss today's FA Cup semi final with a thigh injury.
— Tony Barrett (@TonyBarretTimes) April 19, 2015
As a result, Steven Gerrard will return to the starting lineup for the Reds.