Gerrard returned to Melwood today after a brief court appearance and is in contention for Sunday's FA Cup fourth round clash.
Benitez told his weekly press conference: "I was watching him playing five-a-side and he scored two or three very good goals, so that's very positive. He is okay.
"He has shown in the past few weeks what a fantastic professional he is and I think he will do the same now.
"He has our full support and he knows this."
Benitez added: "We are in a very good position and we are concentrating on football. Okay, we know things can happen but, in the end, you just have to come here to Melwood, train and be ready for the games.
"The atmosphere here in the training ground is very good." Read more....
Benitez told his weekly press conference: "I was watching him playing five-a-side and he scored two or three very good goals, so that's very positive. He is okay.
"He has shown in the past few weeks what a fantastic professional he is and I think he will do the same now.
"He has our full support and he knows this."
Benitez added: "We are in a very good position and we are concentrating on football. Okay, we know things can happen but, in the end, you just have to come here to Melwood, train and be ready for the games.
"The atmosphere here in the training ground is very good." Read more....
