Liverpool v Norwich team news - PA

PA Sport, 24 Sept 2004
HAMANN REPLACES INJURED GERRARD

Liverpool are reeling from the loss of skipper Steven Gerrard with a broken
foot as they launch a demanding week against Norwich at Anfield.

The Reds then face a Champions League trip to Olympiakos on Tuesday and a
Premiership visit to Chelsea on Sunday week.

Dietmar Hamann will come into midfield as Gerrard's replacement alongside
Xabi Alonso.

Manager Rafael Benitez's options in midfield have been further handicapped
by the loss of Antonio Nunez for a further six weeks after a knee operation
this week.

Harry Kewell is also out, having picked up a thigh strain in training.
Benitez is now likely to put his faith in youngster Steve Warnock to fill
the gap on the left side of midfield.

Craig Fleming is a major doubt for Norwich's trip to Anfield.

The centre-back has been an ever-present this season, but is struggling
with a calf injury picked up in the midweek Carling Cup win over Bristol
Rovers.

Utility man Gary Doherty is ready to switch back from his striking role if
needed, so Matthias Svensson could come into the attack.

David Bentley and Marc Edworthy were both rested in midweek for the cup tie
and could return to the starting XI at Anfield, while striker Leon McKenzie
is also in contention after recovering from a virus.

Teams
Liverpool (from): Dudek, Josemi, Hyypia, Carragher, Riise, Kewell, Warnock,
Hamann, Alonso, Finnan, Garcia, Baros, Cisse, Sinama-Pongolle, Diao,
Biscan, Traore, Kirkland.

Norwich (from): Green, Edworthy, Doherty, Fleming, Charlton, Drury, Holt,
Francis, Safri, Bentley, Huckerby, Svensson, McKenzie, Jonson, Helveg,
McVeigh, Jarvis, Henderson, Ward.