Mascherano is Reds doubt

Javier Mascherano is a major doubt for Liverpool’s home game with Newcastle tomorrow.

The midfielder, who has just signed a four-year contract, limped out of Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over West Ham with a muscle injury.

With Liverpool due to face Inter Milan on Tuesday in the Champions League, it is likely that Mascherano will not be risked for the Premier League clash with the Geordies to make sure he is fit for the battle in the San Siro.

Daniel Agger is continuing his comeback from a metatarsal injury while Andriy Voronin is now back in training after an ankle problem. But neither are expected to figure against Newcastle.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Skrtel, Hyypia, Riise, Aurelio, Babel, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Torres, Kuyt, Crouch, Lucas, Finnan, Itandje.