Raheem Sterling is expected to be fit for Liverpool 's crunch Champions League qualifying clash against Arsenal next Saturday after having an injection in his toe on Friday night . England manager Roy Hodgson confirmed the forward , who impressed against Lithuania , would miss the friendly against Italy to have the procedure in order to cure a long-standing toe complaint . And Sportsmail can confirm Sterling had the injection at Wembley following the comprehensive 4-0 win in order to have maximum recovery time ahead of the visit to the Emirates Stadium . Raheem Sterling posted this picture on Instagram on Saturday afternoon with the caption 'Waay up ! ! ! ! ' Sterling is expected to be fit for Liverpool 's crunch clash against Arsenal next Saturday . Sterling had the injection at Wembley following the comprehensive 4-0 win against Lithuania . Sterling has returned to Liverpool where the club 's medical team will monitor his progress following the jab . The 20-year-old has been playing through the pain barrier in recent weeks but the Anfield club are confident Sterling will be available , and fully fit , to face Arsene Wenger 's side next Saturday . Manager Brendan Rodgers will be desperate for his prized-asset to prove his fitness for the encounter , particularly with Daniel Sturridge out for a month due to injury . Sterling could be used as a central striker at the Emirates Stadium next week , a role he has excelled in for Liverpool this season , given Sturridge 's absence . The 20-year-old Liverpool midfielder scored his first England goal in the second half . Sterling in action for Liverpool during their 2-1 defeat at home to Manchester United last Sunday .
Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling to be fit for match with Arsenal . 20-year-old had an injection in his toe after England game on night . Scored first international goal as England beat Lithuania 4-0 at Wembley .