Reading v LIVERPOOL: Johnson out as Rafa considers wholesale changes

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.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. Wing man: Albert Riera is another player unavailable through injury for LiverpoolLiverpool need to do well in the FA Cup considering their poor season, so Benitez will mix his side with experienced and fringe players. Winger Albert Riera, back in training after a calf injury, is unlikely to be involved.Team (from): Reina, Carragher, Agger, Skrtel, Aurelio, Insua, Darby, Dossena, Benayoun, Gerrard, Kuyt, Babel, Kyrgiakos, Spearing, Aquilani, Lucas, Ngog, Pacheco, Cavalieri.  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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