Robbie Fowler (knee) and Fabio Aurelio (calf) will play no part in the game, while Mark Gonzalez (calf) and Daniel Agger (ankle) are also doubtful.
However, Craig Bellamy and Jermaine Pennant are expected to both make their competitive debuts for the Reds.
Team (from): Reyna, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Riise, Luis Garcia, Gerrard, Alonso, Pennant, Bellamy, Crouch, Paletta, Kromkamp, Carson, Dudek, Zenden, Sissoko, Gonzalez.
