Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he intends to buy in January. Rodgers knows his squad is short of experience.

"Summer was a real learning experience here for everyone. Everyone sees we need to add to the goal threat of the team," said Rodgers, who will give the goalkeeper José Reina a fitness test on a hamstring strain before selecting his team to play Reading.

"It'll always be the case that I'll be able to bring in the players of my choice. Obviously there'll be money available to do that in January. The scouting team are out there now compiling lists and looking at targets that we can hopefully bring in if they are affordable and available. I'm confident of that. Myself and the scouting network are looking at players and whichever one we want to go for, then we will do that."