Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez may take Xabi Alonso off the market following an injury suffered by skipper Steven Gerrard.
Benitez praised Alonso's performance agaoinst Valerenga this week, saying: "Xabi scored a good goal after scoring a penalty against Rangers on Saturday so this is very positive.
"He is showing that he is a good professional but then we already knew this and I am very pleased with his commitment on the pitch."