As I predicted yesterday, Xavier Masherano is out injured and does not make the squad.
Steven Gerrard goes back into central midfield alongside Lucas.
Benayoun plays behind Torres upfront with Riera wide on the left.
Aurelio doesn’t even make the bench.
Team in full;
Reina,
Johnson,
Insua,
Carragher,
Skertel,
Lucas,
Gerrard,
Riera,
Benayoun,
Kuyt,
Torres
MASH OUT, GERRARD IN MIDFIELD
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