Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has hopes of buying in January.
The 63-year-old suggested he was still not sure what the January window would bring.
"I can only hope we get one or two of the injured players back in certain areas," said Hodgson.
"With injuries to Jamie Carragher (shoulder), Daniel Agger (calf), Jay Spearing (ankle) and Gerrard (hamstring) we have been hit hard in certain areas.
"I can only hope if there is any possibility of transfers in the January window that will help us and make us a better team I will be given the opportunity to take those players.
"My ambition to improve the squad is shared by the owners but we will have to wait and see what possibilities are there - if any - and what they would like to do."
