El-Hadji Diouf will fill the troublesome left midfield berth, whilst Michael Owen returns to the side alongside the new 'wonderkid' Neil Mellor. Houllier is certainly sending out a positive message with such a bold selection. Time will tell if it is successful.
Team in Full:
Kirkland
Carragher Henchoz Hyypia Riise
Murphy Diao Gerrard Diouf
Mellor Owen
Subs:
Dudek
Cheyrou
Heskey
Traore
Smicer