Rafa has today insisted that Steven Gerrard’s low-speed traffic collision with the leg of a 10 year old Man United fan will not affect the preparation for the Marseille game.

After a day of intrigue and speculation, and 11th hour talks between Rafa and assistant manager Pako Ayesteran – it looks like the reds assistant boss is about to walk out of Anfield.

Liverpool will shortly face Toulouse in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. The reds are 1-0 up thanks to an Andriy Voronin strike.

Liverpool have confirmed that Steven Gerrard will not take part in the Sunderland game on Saturday.

Anfield Online Liverpool Match Preview as Rafa and Jose meet up for the 16th time.

Peter Crouch today insisted that he would not be rocking the Anfield boat and Rafa’s rotation policy, while Steven Gerrard and his broken toe will be gambled upon for 90 minutes only.

Liverpool line up for today’s game

The preview of Liverpool’s opening Premiership clash of the season at Villa Park.

Confirmed Liverpool line up against Aston Villa at Villa Park today (18th March 2007 @ 1.35pm)

Team news Liverpool v Newcastle

Almost overshadowed by Liverpool’s off-field antics, tomorrow at 12:45 the 205th Merseyside Derby will kick off at Anfield.

Rafa has made two changes from the side that beat Chelsea and gone for an attacking line up for tonights game due to kick off shortly at West Ham.

Rafa has named a healthy mix of youth and experience as the reds return to the Attaturk Stadium for the first time since 2005′s historic 5th European Cup victory.

Team news confirmed v Wigan

The reds team against Portsmouth.