Steven Gerrard's continuing groin problems mean he is almost
certainly out of the trip to France, while Fernando Torres is not
fully fit and was withdrawn as a precaution after an hour against
Fulham at the weekend.
Albert Riera's hamstring problems mean he will miss the game,
while Martin Skrtel, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson, Fabio Aurelio and
David Ngog all missed the defeat at Craven Cottage, and are big
doubts for Wednesday night.
Alberto Aquilani was absent at the weekend with a virus, and
even if he recovers from that Benitez will be reluctant to use him
as the Italian has only just returned from the injury that saw him
miss the first three months of the season.
Martin Kelly and Diego Cavalieri are also doubtful with an ankle
injury and the flu respectively, while Philip Degen was not
included in the Champions League squad.
In addition, Degen and Jamie Carragher were both sent off at
Fulham, and although Benitez has promised to appeal both decisions,
as things stand they will both be suspended from their Premier
League game against Birmingham next weekend.