Swiss off?

The 29-year-old defender enjoyed a fruitful spell at Hamburg under Stuttgart Supremo Felix Magath and could renew acquaintances with the veteran coach once the transfer window opens in January.

While Henchoz's finess problems are proving troublesome for Gerard Houllier, it appears unlikely that the former Blackburn man would be allowed to leave Anfield now that long-term target Jean-Alain Boumsong seems set to spurn the Reds' overtures in favour of a move to Glasgow Rangers.