Le Tallec and Smicer back in action

Last updated : 30 January 2005 By Kevin Smith
The French forward, back from his loan spell with St Etienne, played the full 90 minutes of the game against Aston Villa.

Smicer made his long-awaited return from injury and played the final 30 minutes of the game, while new keeper Scott Carson played well in goal.

Liverpool lost the game 4-0, but it was the performance of the returning Reds that will be of more interest to Rafael Benitez.