Rafa has apparently left Gerrard, Carragher and Reina out of his squad that travels to Portsmouth for tomorrow’s game [source]. Finnan was also absent from the squad once more, presumably with the after effects of his recent neck injury. With Rafa quoted today that he will look to give some young players an opportunity in this game I’d expect both Paletta to start in central defence and Padelli to appear in goal, given Dudek’s recent outburts.

If correct, this at least provides a very obvious clue to Fantasy Managers just who to swap out of their sides and certainly makes the result at Portsmouth harder to predict. Harry must fancy his chances of grabbing something without those three on the pitch for Liverpool.