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Defender Fabio Aurelio is set to return to the Liverpool squad for the 213th Merseyside derby at home to Everton on Saturday. Aurelio has missed the last three matches with a calf problem but is on the verge of a comeback. Liverpool's only other absentees are striker Fernando Torres (knee), Yossi Benayoun (rib) and Glen Johnson (hamstring), all of whom are still some way off full fitness. | |||||
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Everton boss David Moyes is close to having a full squad available. Spanish playmaker Mikel Arteta is back in contention after overcoming the groin strain which interrupted his comeback from a serious knee injury. Nigeria pair Ayegbeni Yakubu and Joseph Yobo are back from the African Nations Cup while Jack Rodwell is also fit again. Phil Jagielka (knee) is back in training after 10 months out and Tony Hibbert (hernia) is also close to a return. | |||||