So ... do we take the latest news he is fit seriously?
The Chronicle reports: "The 32-year-old striker returned to training on Monday after a troublesome calf injury.
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"And unless he has another setback he hopes to be available for the relegation clash with Birmingham City at St Andrews in five days' time."
But James Milner limped off with a foot injury at Anfield on Saturday and looks certain to miss the trip. He had an X-ray on Monday it showed up a problem.
Midfielder Emre started training but it will be two weeks before he is ready to return.
Stephen Carr is still having hamstring problems and it could be two weeks for him too.
Shay Given has returned to light training, but will not be in the squad for St Andrews on Monday.