Portsmouth v Liverpool - Early team news

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Adam Bryant

Michael Owen is recovering well from his shin injury, but is unlikely to be risked.

Chris Kirkland will be on the bench after fully recovering from a knee injury.

Team (from): Dudek, Finnan, Biscan, Henchoz, Hyypia, Riise, Diouf, Gerrard, Le Tallec, Kewell, Smicer, Heskey, Sinama-Pongolle, Traore, Kirkland,Welsh, Diao.