Gerrard sustained a minor groin injury at Bolton Wanderer's on Saturday and Liverpool's doctors ruled him out of the international match in Berlin.
But Capello has ordered Gerrard to undertake the 200-mile journey to England's Hertfordshire team hotel, where he is being assessed by Football Association medical staff before a final decision on his availability is reached on Monday.
Chelsea and England captain John Terry is also being assessed following the foot injury he sustained during Chelsea's 3-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion.
An FA spokesman said: "John Terry and Steven Gerrard have both reported to the team hotel tonight [Sunday] and will be assessed tomorrow [Monday] by the England medical staff."
The decision to assess Gerrard will no doubt open a club versus country row and the crunch will come if England's doctor's declare the Liverpool skipper fit to play in Germany.
This is the first time that Capello has exercised his right under FIFA rules to have his own medical staff examine a player whose club claim is injured.
With the likes of Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney ruled out before the Italian named his 23-man party and Joe Hart, Gerrard and possibly Terry pulling out before the Three Lions have begun a training session, Capello's efforts at maintaining the momentum built up by four straight World Cup qualifying wins have been cruelly undermined.
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