Diouf and Berger set to return

El Hadji Diouf is expected to return to side after missing Thursday night's UEFA Cup defeat. Vladimir Smicer, who had a mediocre performance against Celtic, will make way for the Senegalese man.

Patrik Berger could return to the squad following an impressive performance for the reserves on Monday night.

Team (from): Dudek, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Riise, Diouf, Hamann, Murphy, Gerrard, Cheyrou, Diao, Owen, Heskey, Baros, Mellor, Arphexad, Smicer, Biscan, Berger.

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