Rafa rings the changes for Stoke tie (Maxi on the Bench)

Rafa Benitez has made 6 changes to the side that faced Reading in the FA Cup this week, with new signing Maxi Rodriguez on the bench in the early kick off game. The team in full is: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Lucas, Mascherano, Degen, Aurelio, Kuyt, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Pacheco, Darby, Spearing, Riera, Rodriguez, Aquilani.