Defender set for return

Last updated : 20 November 2002 By
The defender underwent an operation on a troublesome groin injury after Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Anfield, and will now start full training tomorrow after two weeks of light work.

But with Djimi Traore in fine form in the absence of Henchoz boss Gerard Houllier is unlikely to risk the Swiss star back into action, with a place on the bench the likely scenario in Holland.

Houllier said: "Stephane will definitely be joining the rest of the team in full training tomorrow.

"It will be good to have him back, although I must say Djimi Traore has been excellent. I don't think the defence has been a problem for us."