Cardiff travel to Anfield looking to cause a major upset in the Carling Cup. And they’re likely to face a much-changed Liverpool side despite their draw at table-topping Arsenal on Sunday.
Peter Crouch is set to start only his sixth game of the season for the Reds after impressing as a second-half substitute against the Gunners three days previously. And with Torres and Alonso sidelined, Benitez is likely to start with second-choice keeper Charles Itandje in goal and may see Harry Kewell feature at some point in the game.
Cardiff have injury worries with Kevin McNaughton, Roger, Trevor Sinclair and Paul Parry all doubtful for the trip. On-loan Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is also ineligible.
But striker Robbie Fowler is set to feature as he returns to his old club with the Championship side trying to reach the quarter-finals by knocking out one of the favourites.