Squad sheets: Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers

Roy Hodgson believes he was unfairly dismissed after 17 months at Blackburn in the 1990s but he knows how intense the pressure will be should he fail to win his 17th game in charge of Liverpool. Thursday's goalless draw with Napoli brought much-needed respite for the Liverpool manager as his team were organised, cohesive and resilient on a night when he gambled by leaving four first-team regulars at home. Anyone recalled against Rovers - regardless of their stature - owes Hodgson a performance against a Blackburn side that has problems in defence but will be looking to capitalise on Liverpool's growing anxiety. Andy Hunter Venue Anfield, Sunday 3pm Tickets £41 (0843 170 5555) Last season Liverpool 2 Blackburn 1 Referee P Dowd This season's matches 8 Y 29, R 2, 3.88 cards per game Odds Liverpool 8-11 Blackburn 5-1 Draw 14-5 Liverpool Subs from Jones, Rodríguez, Johnson, Agger, Lucas, Ngog, Aurélio, Kelly, Pacheco, Babel, Wilson, Spearing, Shelvey Injured Kuyt (ankle, Nov) Doubtful Johnson (hamstring), Agger (illness) Suspended None Form guide LLDLDW Disciplinary record Y11 R1 Leading scorer Gerrard 3 Blackburn Subs from Benjani, M B Diouf, Chimbonda, Dunn, Doran, Hoilett, Brown, Bunn, Morris, Linganzi Doubtful Nelsen (thigh) Injured Andrews (groin, 6 Nov), Roberts (ankle, unknown), Grella (hamstring, unknown) Suspended None Ineligible Goulon (international clearance) Form guide DLWDDL Disciplinary record Y13 R1 Leading scorer Kalinic 2 Match pointers • Liverpool have scored only one first-half goal in the Premier League this season – and none in the last 20 minutes • Rovers have won one of their 16 Premier League games at Anfield, when Mike Newell scored in a 1-0 victory in September 1993 • Blackburn are one of two Premier League teams not to benefit from a goal from an Englishman this season, the other being Wigan • Liverpool have won one of their last 10 league games and conceded nine goals in their last four league outings