Kewell returns for Reds' reserves

Harry Kewell has handed Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez a boost ahead of the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen next week.

The former Leeds midfielder has been out for two months with a groin problem but will play for the reserves tonight.

Spanish defender Josemi returns following a knee injury while Vladimir Smicer is also in action against Newcastle at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground.