Ronaldinho in trouble

Ronaldinho could face another game on the bench this weekend after coach Massimiliano Allegri criticised the Brazilian for leaving a bar in the small hours.

Allegri left Ronaldinho on the bench for last weekend's Milan derby despite his full recovery from injury.

He said: "It's the not the hour for an athlete to still be awake"

As for chief executive Adriano Galliani, he was adamant not to give the press any and said: "Milan deal with issues within the club"

When asked if the player would be fined, he replied: "It's none of your business."  However Ronaldinho's chances of starting on Saturday have been increased by Andrea Pirlo being ruled out with a slight thigh strain.

Gerrard injury angers Hodgson

"As Liverpool manager I am frustrated and disappointed to lose such an important player for such a long period of time," said Hodgson. "Anything I say - other than I am disappointed and even a little bit angry about it - would be dishonest."

He added: "But I know Steven, as an important player for club and country, is keen to put a tin lid on the matter. He is disappointed and sad too but he is going to do everything he can to get back to fitness as quickly as possible."

"I don't expect apologies from anyone and I'm not prepared to add any fuel to the fire," he said.

"My main concern is with Liverpool Football Club, the match against West Ham and in particular with Steven Gerrard. He is anxious for it to be put behind him and everyone and not to prolong the discussion."