I can see Gerrard playing more in the 'lucas' role after the injuries to be honest. Well more of reserved role at least, especially as he will still need to be eased back in. I know people will say you lose a lot of his game when he sits. But him and spearing are the only real options to replace Lucas. That would also allow the likes of Henderson and Shelvey to compete for the more forward thinking midfielder. That would also allow us to go for a three man midfield when we don't have the ball.
Obviously this is not ideal but a midfield of
Gerrard Adam
Shelvey/Hendo
looks pretty solid and untill Stevie comes back Spearing can get an opportunity.