Liverpool welcome Reading to Anfield on Saturday, with both teams in desperate need of Premier League points.
All eyes will once again be on Luis Suarez, after the Uruguayan striker became involved in a diving row during Liverpool’s last Premier League fixture – a 0-0 draw with Stoke City.
Jose Reina faces a late fitness test on a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Spain, whilst Liverpool will also be without striker Fabio Borini for a minimum of three months.
The 21-year-old broke his foot whilst on international duty with Italy, with his injury meaning Suarez is Liverpool’s only fit senior striker.
Jonjo Shelvey is available having served a three match ban for the red card he picked up during the recent defeat to Manchester United.
Midfielder Mikele Leigertwood has been passed fit after recovering from a dead leg.
Reading boss Brian McDermott has no further injury concerns as the club seek their first Premier League win of the season.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Reading
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