Baros ready for Reds return

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez could re-shuffle his pack against Portsmouth at Anfield tomorrow following the derby defeat by Everton.

Striker Milan Baros is set to be recalled to the starting line-up after being rested at the weekend in light of the heavy fixture programme.

Xabi Alonso might also start at the expense of Salif Diao in midfield as Liverpool bid to get back on track in the league.

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