Javier Mascherano will return from a one-match suspension for Liverpool's game at home to Sunderland.
Alvaro Arbeloa and Andriy Voronin are out with long-term injuries but Daniel Agger is now back in full training and is expected to return later this month.
Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson could return to the squad after shaking off a hamstring problem.
Dwight Yorke is out with a calf injury, while new ��4m signing Andy Reid is recovering from a knee problem.
News conference: Sunderland boss Roy Keane
News conference: Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez
Liverpool (from): Reina, Finnan, Carragher, Hyypia, Skrtel, Riise, Aurelio, Pennant, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Babel, Benayoun, Crouch, Torres, Kuyt, Kewell, Lucas, Itandje.