Bellamy set for Reds return

Forward Craig Bellamy could return to the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Stoke having missed the midweek Merseyside derby victory.

Defender Glen Johnson is still not fit having sat out the last three games while centre-back Daniel Agger is sidelined with a cracked rib.

Manager Kenny Dalglish has made changes to specifically combat the Potters’ strengths in past encounters but January’s goalless draw at Anfield may force a rethink.

Provisional squad: Reina, Kelly, Carragher, Skrtel, Enrique, Spearing, Gerrard, Henderson, Downing, Carroll, Suarez, Doni, Flanagan, Coates, Adam, Shelvey, Rodriguez, Kuyt, Bellamy.