The 35-year-old Finnish defender may not start the match but will get the chance to say goodbye to the Anfield faithful at some point.

Manager Rafael Benitez has no injury problems as his team aim to extend their unbeaten home league record to 30 games.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Skrtel, Aurelio, Insua, Dossena, Alonso, Gerrard, Mascherano, Lucas, Babel, Benayoun, Kuyt, Riera, Torres, Cavalieri, Ngog.