Bellamy set for Liverpool recall

Rafael Benitez expects to have Craig Bellamy in his squad for tomorrow‘s clash with Manchester City at Anfield.

The Wales striker is involved in a court case in Cardiff but Benitez is blighted by a catalogue of injury problems and needs the player.

Liverpool are without Xabi Alonso and Mark Gonzalez with hamstring problems, while Stephen Warnock has had a groin operation. Jermaine Pennant is doubtful with a hamstring strain.

Provisional squad: Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Riise, Luis Garcia, Pennant, Gerrard, Zenden, Bellamy, Crouch, Kuyt, Fowler, Dudek, Guthrie, Hammill, Peltier.