Aston Villa return to Premier League action on Wednesday evening when they welcome Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United to Villa Park.
It’s the first time Villa have played a competitive fixture since January 22 due to the South American international break - a break which involved a number of Gerrard’s men jetting off to represent their country.
Emiliano Martinez went off to represent Argentina whilst Philippe Coutinho linked up with Brazil.
And not forgetting Emiliano Buendia, January’s player of the month, who also followed Martinez away with Argentina and was awarded his first ever CAP during the break, capping off an incredible few weeks for Villa’s record signing.
There was of course the now concluded Africa Cup of Nations ongoing during this same period which involved Bertrand Traore and Trezeguet, so whilst there may have been no Premier League football in this time, it has been a busy couple of weeks for some of Gerrard’s men.
Which may make Wednesday evening’s selection more difficult than it arguably would have been.
Here’s the team we think Gerrard will go with to face Leeds United.
5. LB - Lucas Digne
Now that Matty Targett has left for Newcastle United - Digne’s spot at left-back is a comfortable one. Photo: James Gill
6. CM - Jacob Ramsey
The young midfielder has become one of the first names on the team-sheet. | Getty Images
7. CM - John McGinn
McGinn will be key in winning the midfield battle against a relentless Leeds team on Wednesday. | Getty Images
8. CM - Douglas Luiz
Probably the most in danger of losing his midfield spot out of the three but there aren’t many better options to come into the side right now. | Getty Images