Liverpool hope scan will clear Alonso for Cup decider

LIVERPOOL midfielder Xabi Alonso will undergo a scan after an ankle injury made him a major doubt for the FA Cup final.

The Spain international was carried off on a stretcher before half-time during Liverpool’s win at Portsmouth.

He fell heavily on his right ankle and must now wait for the results of tests to establish whether he will be able to retain his place against West Ham at the Millennium Stadium next Saturday.