Liverpool face going into their Europa League semifinal second-leg clash with Atletico Madrid missing Dirk Kuyt.
The Dutchman limped out of yesterday's 4-0 win at Burnley just after half-time with a calf injury.
Benitez said: "We'll have to see how Kuyt is.
"But it's good news that Gerrard is scoring goals - and hopefully he can do the same on Thursday.