After the long international break, the Reds are finally back in action away to Sunderland.
Rafa faces a huge headache as both Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard are out. Javier Mascherano & Lucas Leiva might also be doubtful as they arrived late from South America. Andrei Voronin is doubtful too while Dirk Kuyt is expected to play and Daniel Agger is also expected to feature.
On the injury list Alberto Aquilani is still not ready yet while Sotiris Kyrgiakos is out for at least two weeks following an injury while playing for Greece.
Former Red Bolo Zenden is expecting to make his debut for the Black Cats after signing on Friday.
Kick off is at 3PM (UK Time)