Liverpool are set for changes in attack and defence, where they used three centre-backs last time out at Watford.
Now boss Rafa Benitez must perm two from Jamie Carragher, Sami Hyypia and Daniel Agger, while in midfield Mark Gonzalez is back from a shin problem.
Mikel Jon Obi will start for Chelsea in place of the suspended Claude Makelele with Michael Essien still in defence and Wayne Bridge has a knee injury.
Keeper Petr Cech could make his first appearance since fracturing his skull.
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