Stephane Henchoz is recovering well from his calf injury, but is not yet available for selection so Djimi Traore will continue alongside Sami Hyypia at the heart of the defence.
Abel Xavier is not fully fit after his recent virus, but Markus Babbel will once again take his place on the bench and could see some action this time.
Liverpool (from): Dudek, Carragher, Traore, Hyypia, Riise, Hamann, Gerrard, Murphy, Diao, Owen, Heskey, Kirkland, Babbel, Baros, Cheyrou, Diouf, Smicer, Biscan.