Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez is unlikely to recover from a thigh problem in time to face Hull at the KC Stadium on Sunday.

Midfielder Maxi Rodriguez is likely to return to Liverpool’s starting line-up for Sunday’s visit of Chelsea in the Premier League.

FORMER Manchester United striker Diego Forlan returned to haunt Liverpool as his extra-time strike sent Atletico Madrid into the Europa League final despite losing 2-1 at Anfield last night.

Strikers Dirk Kuyt and David Ngog are major doubts for Liverpool’s Europa League semi-final second leg at home to Atletico Madrid tomorrow

Striker David Nugent returned to Burnley’s starting line-up as the Clarets sought to stave off Barclays Premier League relegation against Liverpool at Turf Moor.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has yet another injury worry ahead of Sunday’s trip to Burnley after striker David Ngog complained of a back problem in last night’s Europa League defeat by Atletico Madrid.

Forward Ryan Babel returns to Liverpool’s squad for their Europa League semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid tomorrow.

LIVERPOOL have not had anywhere near enough to replicate last season’s title challenge – not nearly enough – but it was still far too much for West Ham last night.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is a doubt for the visit of West Ham on Monday.

Liverpool expect Fernando Torres to be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash against fellow Europa League semi-finalists Fulham.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is fit for tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Benfica.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is a doubt for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham as he is struggling with an ankle problem.

Midfielder Lucas Leiva is set to return to Liverpool’s starting line-up for tomorrow’s Europa League quarter-final first leg against Benfica in Lisbon.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has no new injury worries for Sunday’s home match against Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani will be assessed before a decision is taken on whether he can rejoin the squad for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Manchester United.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani is a doubt for Liverpool’s Europa League last-16 second leg at home to Lille tomorrow as he has been laid low with a virus.

Midfielder Yossi Benayoun will face a late fitness test ahead of Monday’s Barclays Premier League visit of Portsmouth.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is doubtful for the Europa League match against Lille tomorrow after sustaining an ankle injury.

Defender Glen Johnson is set for a comeback against Wigan at the DW Stadium on Monday.

Defender Martin Skrtel will miss Sunday’s Premier League visit of Blackburn after sustaining a suspected broken foot in last night’s Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.

Striker Fernando Torres is likely to be on the bench again for tomorrow’s Europa League last 32 second-leg tie against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun faces a late fitness test ahead of their trip to face Manchester City at Eastlands on Sunday.

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun is unlikely to be risked for the visit of Unirea Urziceni in the Europa League tomorrow.

SOMETHING snapped last week. What the hell am I watching here — and why?

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger described last night’s 1-0 home win over Liverpool as a “massive” result as they reduced the gap to leaders Chelsea to six points.

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani will miss Liverpool's trip to Arsenal tomorrow because of illness.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger made his first appearance in almost a month while January signing Maxi Rodriguez was given his first taste of a Merseyside derby.

Defender Fabio Aurelio is set to return to the Liverpool squad for the 213th Merseyside derby at home to Everton tomorrow.

Defenders Fabio Aurelio and Philipp Degen will both miss tomorrow’s Premier League clash at home to Bolton.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is in contention for tomorrow’s trip to Wolves after returning ahead of schedule from injury.

Liverpool 2 Tottenham 0

RAFAEL BENITEZ has thrown himself into crisis mode after Liverpool’s latest setback against Stoke but his ability to keep a sinking ship afloat cannot hide the fact they are bailing out water on the Anfield decks this morning.

Liverpool's £20m man Alberto Aquilani is once again on the bench as Liverpool face a difficult task at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon.

Liverpool will be without their most influential trio of players in striker Fernando Torres, captain Steven Gerrard and midfielder Yossi Benayoun for tomorrow’s match at Stoke.

SUPERSUB Shane Long’s extra-time strike deservedly dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup last night in a shock third round replay result that will pile further pressure on Rafael Benitez.

Liverpool 1 Reading 2 (after extra-time)

Midfielder Javier Mascherano will miss the FA Cup third round replay at home to Reading as he serves the final game of his four-match ban.

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson has been passed fit to face his former club Portsmouth at Fratton Park tomorrow.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is likely to be fit to face Wigan at Anfield tomorrow in the Barclays Premier League.

Striker Fernando Torres returned to Liverpool’s starting line up for the first time since November 4 for the visit of Arsenal to Anfield in the Barclays Premier League.

Liverpool’s manpower crisis was not eased today when they lost their appeal over full-back Philipp Degen’s red card in Saturday’s defeat at Fulham.

WOW, that was fast. It’s knocked days off my personal best. I don’t know why anyone’s the least surprised; in the Rafa Years we’ve always been up and down like Paris Hilton on a pogo stick.

“HE’LL ****ing have to play,” growled John Aldridge, one-time Anfield goal-machine now turned radio pundit, as a final word to colleagues as he exited Craven Cottage.