27.11.2003 - Liverpool v Steaua: team news

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Chris Kirkland will continue in goal for Liverpool tonight, as they aim to make it into the UEFA Cup 3rd round.

Kirkland kept a clean sheet in his first Premiership start of the season on Saturday, and is certain to keep his place in the side as he makes his first Anfield appearance since January.

Steaua Bucharest are the opponents, but despite starting as favourites, Liverpool will need to be at their best if they are to progress with the Romanians already having knocked out Premiership Southampton and having proved in the first leg that they aren't to be taken lightly.

Dietmar Hamann may also be on contention after Gerard Houllier said earlier this week that the German midfielder is "almost ready to return".

Pongolle and Riise could miss the game though, and Steve Finnan is definitely out of tonight's match, and the Reds' full back could be out for up to a month.

News of the game will be added later tonight.