Chris Kirkland is back to full fitness, but will still have to wait his turn while Rafael Benitez keeps faith in Jerzy Dudek in goal.
Dietmar Hamann will replace the injured Steven Gerrard in the centre of midfield and Stephen Warnock is pextected to replace Harry Kewell, who has a groin strain.
Team (from): Dudek, Josemi, Hyypia, Carragher, Riise, Kewell, Warnock, Hamann, Alonso, Finnan, Garcia, Baros, Cisse, Sinama-Pongolle, Diao, Biscan, Traore, Kirkland.
