Why Joe Allen's Return to Liverpool Midfield Can Be Key to Premier League Push

Joe Allen returned from injury as a second-half substitute for Liverpool in their 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday and he could be a key player for the Reds in the coming weeks.

The Welsh midfielder divides opinion among supporters, but Brendan Rodgers is a huge fan and the more studious supporters realise the attributes he offers to the team.

Indeed, it's no coincidence that Liverpool's best performances this season came during Allen's best spell of form this season too—tough away games at Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea, plus home thrashings of Norwich, West Ham and Cardiff.

Allen picked up a groin injury late on in the defeat at Stamford Bridge and has made two sub appearances against Aston Villa and West Brom as he returns from the injury.

 

Midfield Control

What Liverpool have been struggling to achieve all season is control in midfield—an oddity given Rodgers' desire for such possession football.

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