Liverpool are expected to be below-strength for tonight's trip to Blackburn Rovers.

Dalglish is preparing to leave some of his key performers on the bench tonight against Blackburn at Ewood Park in an attempt to safeguard Liverpool's FA Cup ambitions.

Skipper Steven Gerrard is likely to be the biggest name held back ahead of Saturday's Wembley semi-final showdown against Everton, while leading goalscorer Luis Suarez and defender Daniel Agger could also be rested.