Robbie Keane is also expected to be back in the starting 11, looking for his first competitive goal for the club.
Sami Hyppia may also get a first-team start in place of Martin Skrtel.
Team (from): Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Hyypia, Aurelio, Dossena,
Benayoun, Kuyt, Gerrard, Mascherano, Lucas, Alonso, Babel, Riera, Torres, Keane, Ngog, Agger, Deggen, Cavalieri.
