Schwarzer missed training today because of the back problem which prevented him playing against Bolton last weekend but boss Mark Hughes is hopeful he will be available to face Sir Alex Ferguson's side.

Long-term injury victims Philippe Senderos (Achilles), Andrew Johnson (knee) and Diomansy Kamara (foot) are out.

Team (from): Schwarzer, Stockdale, Zuberbuhler, Kelly, Konchesky, Pantsil, Baird, Hangeland, Hughes, Stoor, Gera, Murphy, Duff, Riise, Etuhu, Dempsey, Milson, Greening, Davies, Dikgacoi, E Johnson, Zamora, Elm.