Liverpool FC have named both Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard in their squad to face Manchester United at Anfield tomorrow.
The duo have been forced out in recent weeks with hamstring and groin problems respectively.
Boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful both may feature at some stage.
"They are both much better," manager Rafael Benitez said.
"They came through a full training session this morning. It wasn’t a very hard session, but they will both be in the squad.
"It’s important for us to have these two players of quality who can change a game.
"I’m not surprised they are available because the medical staff have done a good job and the players have been working really hard with the physios to get fit."
A debut will be handed to new winger Albert Riera, but midfielder Lucas will not be involved.
Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Hyypia, Agger, Dossena, Benayoun, Babel, Riera, Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano, Plessis, Kuyt, Keane, Torres, Ngog, Cavalieri, El Zhar.
The duo have been forced out in recent weeks with hamstring and groin problems respectively.
Boss Rafa Benitez is hopeful both may feature at some stage.
"They are both much better," manager Rafael Benitez said.
"They came through a full training session this morning. It wasn’t a very hard session, but they will both be in the squad.
"It’s important for us to have these two players of quality who can change a game.
"I’m not surprised they are available because the medical staff have done a good job and the players have been working really hard with the physios to get fit."
A debut will be handed to new winger Albert Riera, but midfielder Lucas will not be involved.
Provisional squad: Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Carragher, Skrtel, Hyypia, Agger, Dossena, Benayoun, Babel, Riera, Gerrard, Alonso, Mascherano, Plessis, Kuyt, Keane, Torres, Ngog, Cavalieri, El Zhar.
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