Liverpool plagued with injuries

Not only Reading managed to come back against Liverpool and move them out of the FA Cup, but Rafa Benitez will have to do without 3 main players for at least a couple of weeks. Torres is in need of operation of the right knee and will be out for 6 weeks. Gerrard and Benayoun are out for 2 and 4 weeks respectively.

Maxi Rodriguez is expected to be a starter against Stoke, given the so many missing players at the Reds.