Liverpool injury news

Last updated : 29 October 2007 By Michael Morris
There have been no reports of any injuries picked up by City but Kasper Schmeichel is ineligable for the Cup tie and David Forde is cup tied after playing in an earlier round for Luton.

That leaves Michael Oakes as the first choce keeper with Josh McGennis as his back up but the young keeper has been called up by Northern Ireland U19's. We shold know more nearer the match.

As for Liverpool they will definately be without Fernado Torres and Xabi Alonso. Both were injured against Arsenal. Javier Mascherano is receiving intensive treatment for a bruised foot so may or may not be available.

Of course with Rafa Benitez, the ultimate tinkerman, you never know what side he'll play. In the last round Liverpool played Reading at the Madejski and Benitez rested keeper Reina, started with Gerrard and Riise on the bench. Torres and Crouch played upfront with Carragher and Finnan in defence. Benayoun and Sissoko played in midfield. The side included three players i'd never heard of. I imagine we'll see a mixed bag of star names and unknowns this Wednesday.