Man City v LIVERPOOL: Maxi Rodriguez returns as Yossi Benayoun faces fitness race

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun faces a late fitness test ahead of their trip to face Manchester City at Eastlands on Sunday. The Israel international has recovered from a broken rib which has sidelined him since January 13, but did not feature in last night's Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni because of a back problem. Back in: Rodriguez (right) returns after being cup-tied mid-week Maxi Rodriguez returns to the squad having been ineligible for the European tie.   Centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos serves the second game of a three-match ban while striker Fernando Torres and full-back Glen Johnson are still not fit after knee injuries. Provisional squad: Reina, Skrtel, Agger, Carragher, Insua, Gerrard, Lucas, Aquilani, Rodriguez, Riera, Benayoun, Ngog, Kuyt, Cavalieri, Pacheco, Spearing, Babel, Aurelio, Degen. CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE WEEKEND TEAM NEWS IN THE BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE  Explore more:People:Glen Johnson, FERNANDO TORRESPlaces:Liverpool, Israel