Countdown to Liverpool v Chelsea

Liverpool and Chelsea meet in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho's Chelsea side hold a 1-0 lead, courtesy of Joe Cole's goal in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. The game has been given extra spice by some interesting exchanges between Mourinho and his opposite number

Rafael Benitez ahead of the game. The winners will face either Manchester United or AC Milan in the final in Athens on 23 May.

"I remember before the game in 2005, the Chelsea players spoke a lot about being ready for the Anfield atmosphere but when the game was played they could not handle it.Reds boss Rafael Benitez
"We did not create many chances at Stamford Bridge but I am sure we will create more at Anfield."Jamie Carragher
"Peter Crouch is the tallest man I have ever played against but I am ready. I have never seen a footballer like him - he can beat me in the air but I can beat him to the ball on the ground."Michael Essien
"Liverpool will win it 2-1 and go out of the competition."Artistika on 606

TEAM NEWS AHEAD OF 1945 BST KICK-OFF
Liverpool full-back Steve Finnan is set to return after a neck injury.
Reds striker Peter Crouch could also be in line for a starting place.
Javier Mascherano, Jose Reina, Daniel Agger, Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt and John Arne Riise all missed Liverpool's defeat against Portsmouth at the weekend but are expected to start against Chelsea.

Liverpool (from): Reina, Finnan, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hyypia, Agger, Riise, Gerrard, Alonso, Sissoko, Pennant, Zenden, Bellamy, Kuyt, Mascherano, Crouch, Dudek, Gonzalez.
Blues forward Andriy Shevchenko will not play as he has a groin problem which he picked up in taining on Sunday.

Newspaper reports have suggested he refused to travel after being told he would be a substitute for the game but Chelsea have denied the accusation. Ricardo Carvalho and Michael Ballack are also on the injured list but Arjen Robben is fit. Midfielder Michael Essien returns for the Blues but he could be drafted into central defence in place of Carvalho.

Chelsea pair Didier Drogba and Joe Cole and Liverpool duo Mascherano and Jermaine Pennant would be suspended for the Champions League final if they were to earn a booking at Anfield.

Chelsea (from): Cech, A Cole, Makelele, Terry, Essien, Ferreira, Boulahrouz, Robben, Lampard, J Cole, Drogba, Mikel, Geremi, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Diarra, Kalou, Cudicini.