Alonso makes Reds return

Xabi Alonso will return from an ankle injury to face West Brom at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

The Spain international missed last week’s win at West Ham with the injury, where Fernando Torres was withdrawn in the second half following concerns over his hamstring problems.

But Torres will also feature against relegation-haunted Albion, while Javier Mascherano has also shaken off an ankle problem.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Skrtel, Carragher, Agger, Aurelio, Insua, Benayoun, Dossena, Kuyt, Lucas, Alonso, Torres, Riera, Babel, Mascherano, Gerrard, Cavalieri, Hyypia, Ngog, Degen.