Seven changes for Reds

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has made seven changes to the team beaten 6-3 at home by Arsenal in the midweek Carling Cup tie, with goalkeeper Jose Reina, defender Jamie Carragher, midfielder Xabi Alonso and forwards Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch all returning to the team.

Sami Hyypia, Fabio Aurelio, captain Steven Gerrard and Craig Bellamy were the only survivors from the team dismantled by Arsene Wenger’s young side at Anfield.