Newcastle v Liverpool - Early team news

Last updated : 18 March 2006 By Adam Bryant
Xabi Alonso is back in the squad after serving a one-match ban, and is expected to replace Didi Hamann in the centre of midfield.

Sami Hyypia has recovered from his hamstring injury and will return to the defence alongside Jamie Carragher.

John Arne Riise has a slight calf injury and could be replaced by Stephen Warnock at left-back.

Team (from): Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Warnock, Traore, Luis Garcia, Gerrard, Hamann, Alonso, Kewell, Crouch, Cisse, Morientes, Fowler, Kromkamp, Dudek.