Crouch starts for the Reds

Peter Crouch was given his chance to keep Liverpool’s Champions League dreams alive with a place in Rafael Benitez’s starting line-up for this crucial Group A clash at Anfield.

Fernando Torres was fit enough to be risked on the bench, along with Harry Kewell, also now back from injury. John Arne Riise figured on the left of midfield with Andriy Voronin partnering Crouch up front.