Benitez won't consider Hamann

Dietmar Hamann will not be risked by Liverpool against Middlesbrough in the Barclays Premiership match at Anfield following the horror tackle by Chelsea’s Michael Essien in the midweek Champions League clash.

Midfielder Hamann missed training yesterday and has done light work since, but is still suffering pain from the heavy bruising to his leg and will be left out of the squad, alongside Bolo Zenden (knee) and Darren Potter (back).