Alonso to start for Reds

Liverpool made one change from the side that fought back to beat Fulham 4-2 on Saturday, and not surprisingly it was the return to the starting line-up of Spanish star Xabi Alonso, who masterminded the comeback as a half-time substitute at Craven Cottage.

Steve Finnan and Harry Kewell returned to the bench after illness and sickness respectively, for a Group A Champions League match they really have to win as their home games start running out.