Reading v LIVERPOOL: Johnson out as Rafa considers wholesale changes

01 January 2010 13:09
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez will resist the temptation to make wholesale changes to his side for Saturday's FA Cup third round clash at Reading.[LNB]Benitez is already without Glen Johnson because of a knee injury sustained in the win at Aston Villa on Tuesday, while midfielder Javier Mascherano is still serving a suspension.[LNB] Wing man: Albert Riera is another player unavailable through injury for Liverpool[LNB]Liverpool need to do well in the FA Cup considering their poor season, so Benitez will mix his side with experienced and fringe players.[LNB] Winger Albert Riera, back in training after a calf injury, is unlikely to be involved.[LNB]Team (from): Reina, Carragher, Agger, Skrtel, Aurelio, Insua, Darby, Dossena, Benayoun, Gerrard, Kuyt, Babel, Kyrgiakos, Spearing, Aquilani, Lucas, Ngog, Pacheco, Cavalieri.[LNB]  Liverpool eye Greece star Torosidis to step in for injured defender JohnsonRafa Benitez wants Liverpool loan deal for Atletico Madrid star Maxi RodriguezVIDEO SPECIAL: Sportsmail's top 10 FA Cup third round shock exitsLIVERPOOL FC

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