Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso will not take part in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash at Inter Milan, while Javier Mascherano is back after injury. Spaniard Alonso was allowed to stay with his girlfriend, who has gone into labor, confirmed manager Rafa Benitez. "Xabi wanted to stay behind. He had said he would come if things were okay, but we couldn't wait, wait, wait, and I now have to use my squad," said Benitez ahead of the crucial last 16 tie. However, Argentina's Mascherano is likely to retain his place in midfield after recovering from a groin injury. The Reds boast a two-goal advantage over their Italian opponents, following the 2-0 first leg victory at Anfield.