Javier Mascherano has indicated he will be fit to face Manchester United at Anfield.
Liverpool’s Argentina international midfielder looked in some discomfort during the 4-0 Champions League victory against Marseille in midweek.
However he insists there is little to be concerned about.
“I got a kick but I think it’s nothing and I should be okay to face Manchester United,” he said.
Mascherano admits he is excited at the prospect of going head to head with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
“We’re close to the top so we need to win on Sunday to get even closer plus it’s very important for our fans that we get a victory,” he told uefa.com.
“Liverpool against United is a massive game, maybe the biggest there is in England, so we have to start preparing for it.
“We know we can get a victory and and our confidence is obviously high as well.
“When you win 4-0 away it’s very good for the team and now we need a repeat of this performance on Sunday.”
Xabi Alonso is set to return to the squad after a two-month absence with a metatarsal injury.
The Spain midfielder has featured in only six Barclays Premier League games and been out of action since the Arsenal match in October.
Steve Finnan is doubtful because of a calf problem while Daniel Agger remains sidelined with a foot injury.
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