Liverpool welcome back Salif Diao from suspension, who is expected to return to the midfield, with John Arne Riise moving back to replace the suspended Djimi Traore at left-back.
Dietmar Hamann is still ruled out with a shin injury, although he is now undergoing light training and should be back in contention within the next 7-10 days.
Liverpool (from): Kirkland, Carragher, Henchoz, Hyypia, Riise, Murphy, Gerrard, Diao, Diouf, Owen, Heskey, Dudek, Smicer, Biscan, Cheyrou, Mellor, Baros.