Hamann returns for Reds

Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann returns from a one-match suspension for his side’s home clash with Fulham tomorrow.

Igor Biscan deputised for the German international in the midweek 2-1 win at Charlton and is expected to return to the bench, with boss Rafael Benitez unlikely to make further changes.

Vladimir Smicer, who made his comeback at The Valley after six months out recovering from a knee injury, will be on the bench again which could also include Harry Kewell, who is making good progress after his long term injury. Antonio Nunez is also back after a three-match ban.

Provisional squad: Dudek, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Pellegrino, Traore, Luis Garcia, Potter, Gerrard, Hamman, Biscan, Riise, Warnock, Morientes, Smicer, Baros, Nunez, Kewell, Carson.