Reds' fitness boost

Last updated : 23 December 2007 By Al Campbell
Both players missed the midweek Carling Cup defeat to Chelsea through illness but both have recovered and should feature against Portsmouth this afternoon.

"I needed to rest them because they were ill," said Rafael Benitez.

"My idea was to use a strong squad agaisnt Chelsea and it will be the same against Portsmouth.

"If they are both 100 per cent fit, yes, they could be there. So yes, I think they will be available."