Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to start his first match in a number of weeks against Avram Grant's Portsmouth.
Torres appeared as a goalscoring substitute during Liverpool's 2-1 victory over Wigan and is set to start ahead of fellow striker David Ngog.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is also hopeful that right back Glen Johnson has overcome a hamstring strain and will start. If fit, Johnson will start in place of Daniel Agger, who will drop to the bench.
Elsewhere, the Liverpool line-up is likely to have a familiar feel, with Gerrard and Kuyt supporting Torres upfront and Mascherano and Lucas also starting in midfield.
Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will be boosted by the return from suspension of centre back Younes Kaboul, who will partner Tal Ben-Haim in central defence.
Left back Steven Finnan is also set to keep his place and will play for the first time against his old club.
Arune Dindane could be recalled to the starting line-up alongside Frederic Piquionne, who scored against Chelsea in midweek.
David James is set to start in goal in place of Asmir Begovic. James has overcome the illness that sidelined him against Chelsea.
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