Liverpool confident, Milan review strike options 03/04/2007 04:35By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) - An intriguing midfield duel is in prospect when Liverpool meet PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday. Argentina’s Javier Mascherano, who only joined Liverpool in January after an unhappy introduction to English football at West Ham United, looks set for his European debut, facing off against PSV’s vastly experienced captain Phillip Cocu. "He is a monster of a player and destined for great things," Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said of the 22-year-old Mascherano. "He can keep possession and he’s always in the right position," Benitez was quoted as saying in newspapers on Tuesday. Liverpool, impressive in their 4-1 weekend victory over Arsenal, the side eliminated by PSV in the previous round, are favourites against a Dutch side weakened by injury to Brazilian defender Alex and Ivorian striker Arouna Kone. Having put out holders Barcelona in the previous round, Liverpool’s confidence is sky-high with captain Steven Gerrard saying: "I think the lift that knocking out the champions has given us means we don’t fear anyone now." |