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Liverpool will be looking to move out of the relegation zone with a win over Bolton in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Reds picked up a much-needed victory over Blackburn last weekend to slightly ease the pressure on manager Roy Hodgson, but he still has some way to go to prove the doubters wrong.
Three points against Rovers were a long time coming for Liverpool in the league as they had not picked up a win since seeing off the challenge of West Brom back in August.
However, it could provide the spark needed for a concerted push up the table after a woeful start to the campaign.
The Reds have only managed nine points from nine games so far but with the bottom half so tight, a victory at the Reebok would see them jump a number of places.
Bolton, though, will prove a tough nut to crack as Owen Coyle's Trotters have not lost in the top flight since their trip to Arsenal in September.
Five games later and Wanderers find themselves looking good in eighth position - three points this weekend could even propel them to fifth.
Liverpool have only scored two goals on their travels this season, both coming at Manchester United, but they did do the double over Bolton last term.
Indeed, the Reds have an excellent record against their weekend opponents and have emerged victorious in the last seven league meetings between the two sides.
Trotters striker Ivan Klasnic comes into consideration despite off-field incidents over the past few days.
Boss Coyle has confirmed Klasnic, suspended for the 1-1 draw at Wigan last weekend, is available despite currently being on bail following his arrest on suspicion of rape earlier this week.
Coyle has also confirmed defender Andy O'Brien is to join Championship side Leeds on a month-long loan as he completes his return to fitness after a recent hamstring injury.
With Joey O'Brien, Ricardo Gardner, Jlloyd Samuel and Sean Davis all still sidelined with long-term injuries, Coyle has a settled squad to choose from.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will again be without Dirk Kuyt but the Dutch forward is making encouraging progress in his recovery from an ankle problem.
Kuyt was expected to be sidelined for a month after sustaining the injury on international duty a fortnight ago but could now be back to face Chelsea a week on Sunday.
Full-back Glen Johnson has an outside chance of returning after a thigh injury.
Striker Fernando Torres was on target against Blackburn last weekend and boss Hodgson believes he is beginning to return to form.
Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Robinson, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Muamba, Lee, Holden, Petrov, Elmander, Davies
Liverpool: Reina, Carragher, Konchesky, Kyrgiakos, Skrtel, Lucas, Meireles, Gerrard, Maxi, Cole, Torres
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