The Spanish striker today had his first training session since picking up the injury on international duty earlier this month. The 24-year-old has a chance of being involved at Spurs on Saturday.

Liverpool have minor problems following Sunday's win at Chelsea, with Robbie Keane still effected by his groin problem.

Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Carragher, Agger, Hyypia, Aurelio, Dossena, Babel, Lucas, Mascherano, Gerrard, Benayoun, Alonso, Riera, Keane, Kuyt, Ngog, Pennant, El Zhar, Cavalieri.