Rafa Benitez has hinted that Liverpool could swap formations against Benfica on Thursday in the absence of an established left-back.
Alternatively, the likes of Glen Johnson, Daniel Agger and Jamie Carragher have all operated on the left side of a back four in the past.
Benitez told his pre-match press conference: "We were practising today with three defenders and with different players in different positions, so we will see how we'll manage tomorrow."
The boss was also quizzed on the fitness of his players, including Fernando Torres after he was seen with a precautionary ice-pack on his knee after being substituted against Birmingham on Sunday.
"He has to take care of his knee but he's okay, he's fine," said Benitez. "Insua is injured but he was suspended anyway. Fabio Aurelio, Skrtel and Kelly are still injured."
Meanwhile, the Liverpool manager is confident his side can avenge the 2006 Champions League defeat to Benfica, when a 1-0 loss in Portugal was followed by a 2-0 reversal at Anfield.
"The situation is totally different," said Benitez. "We've scored an away goal and we've got a much better squad now, so hopefully we can manage in a better way.
"They have balance. They can attack and defend well and they have confidence, so it'll be tough for us.
"But we are doing well at home, especially in the last games. So we know Benfica are a good team but we have confidence we can beat them.
"It's an opportunity we have to win silverware. It'll be important for all the people here, the fans and the club. So we'll try to do our best."
Benitez is hoping for a trademark European night atmosphere at Anfield.
"I hope so," he said. "The fans know backing the team is the biggest way to get a result, so they will be behind the players."
Asked about the performance of Lionel Messi for Barcelona against Arsenal last night, Benitez replied: "Messi is a fantastic player, hopefully Fernando can do the same tomorrow."
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