Experienced Liverpool pair Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher are both in contention for a return to action against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Experienced Liverpool pair Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher are both in contention for a return to action against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Jamie Carragher and Pepe Reina both missed Liverpool's 3-1 defeat to Southampton

First-choice goalkeeper Reina has missed the Reds' last two games with a calf problem while veteran defender Carragher was ruled out of the defeat at Southamptonearlier this month with a shin injury.

Reina has since been on the bench for Spain's internationals against Finland last week and France on Tuesday.

First-team coach Mike Marsh told the club's official website: "They're both available for selection, so it's a possibility.''

Pepe Reina is happy to stay at Liverpool despite a poor start

Pepe Reina is happy to stay at Liverpool despite a poor start to the season and uncertainty over his first-team future, according to his manager.

Reina has made uncharacteristic mistakes

Brendan Rodgers has backed a statement from the goalkeeper's agent dismissing suggestions that a move away from Anfield is in the offing.

Rodgers has been linked with a January move for Swansea keeper Michel Vorm after Reina made costly errors in early-season games against Manchester City, Arsenal and Hearts.