Hamann returns for Derby clash

Midfielder Dietmar Hamann will return to Liverpool’s squad for the short trip to face Everton at Goodison Park.

The 31-year-old was suspended for the heroic Champions League victory over Olympiacos on Wednesday but is likely to return to centre-midfield with Steven Gerrard in an attacking role.

Milan Baros is fit for the derby after returning from a hamstring injury, and Luis Garcia is expected back after suffering a similar injury a fortnight ago.

Liverpool are unbeaten in the last nine derby matches and have not lost at Goodison Park since 1997.

Provisional squad: Kirkland, Finnan, Josemi, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Riise, Kewell, Gerrard, Hamann, Alonso, Nunez, Baros, Pongolle, Mellor, Dudek, Diao.