English Premier League and UEFA champions league

Javier Mascherano has been named in Liverpool's squad for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Inter Milan at the San Siro.

The Argentine midfielder limped out of last week's 4-0 win over West Ham with a groin injury but he has recovered.

However, Steve Finnan will miss the game because of a hamstring problem.

Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fit after a knee injury, but Marco Materazzi is suspended and Christian Chivu (shoulder) is a minor doubt.

Liverpool vice-captain Jamie Carragher will play his 100th European game - as the Reds seek to join Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in the quarter-finals.

Liverpool (from):

Reina, Arbeloa, Aurelio, Hyypia, Skrtel, Carragher, Riise, Pennant, Gerrard, Mascherano, Alonso, Babel, Benayoun, Lucas, Crouch, Kuyt, Torres, Itandje.

Head To Head Details

Three weeks ago, on 19 February, Liverpool beat Inter Milan 2-0 at Anfield in the first leg.

The only previous European encounters between Internazionale and Liverpool came in the semi-finals 43 seasons years ago. The home side won 3-1 at Anfield on 4 May 1965, only to lose 3-0 in the return leg eight days later.

Player and Disciplinary Info

Marco Materazzi (Inter) is suspended for this match, following his two yellow cards in the first leg at Anfield. It was the first time Materazzi had been sent off in a Champions League match.

Jamie Carragher (Liverpool) will be suspended on receiving another yellow card.

Julio Cesar has started and completed all of Internazionale's CL matches this season.

If selected, Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia will be making their 50th Champions League appearances in the main tournament - all in Liverpool shirts.

Jose Manuel Reina and Jamie Carragher have started and completed all of Liverpool's CL matches this season.

Other Miscellaneous Facts

Internazionale are one goal short of scoring 500 in European competition. They also need to net five to reach 100 in the Champions League main tournament.

On Saturday, Inter beat Reggina 2-0 to collect their 19th Serie A victory of the season and stay top of the table, six points ahead of AS Roma. The Italians have lost only four matches this season in all competitions: 0-1 to AS Roma for the Italian Super Cup in August 2007, 1-0 against Fenerbahce in their first CL match of the season in September, 2-0 in the first leg against Liverpool on 19 February and 1-0 at Napoli on 2 March.