Owen set to start following back injury

Michael Owen is set to return to the Liverpool side after a back injury for tomorrow's clash with Fulham.

Michael Owen is set to return to the Liverpool side after a back injury for tomorrow's clash with Fulham.

Fellow striker El Hadji Diouf is a doubt with a shin infection, giving Vladimir Smicer or Bruno Cheyrou the chance of a run-out.

Stephane Henchoz has returned from Switzerland after a calf operation, and hopes to train next week in preparation for the upcoming Merseyside derby.

Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson is predicting the Reds will win their remaining six games and qualify for the Champions League.

Provisional squad: Dudek, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Riise, Biscan, Murphy, Hamann, Gerrard, Cheyrou, Smicer, Heskey, Owen, Baros, Mellor, Diouf, Diao, Berger, Arphexad.

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