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Jurgen Klopp makes admission ahead of Stoke clash: Liverpool miss this player
JURGEN KLOPP has admitted Liverpool miss Joe Allen.
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After struggling to nail down a first-team spot under Klopp, Allen joined Stoke last summer for a fee of £13million.
Liverpool entertain the Potters on Tuesday (5:15pm), and they go into the game on the back of a 1-0 win over Merseyside rivals Everton.
Allen has been revitalised at Stoke, chipping in with five goals in the Premier League this season.
Joe Allen has flourished for Stoke since leaving Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool miss Joe Allen
Do we miss Joe Allen? Yes. Unbelievable, strong player
The Welshman will reunite with a few familiar faces when he returns to Anfield.
And speaking about the clash, Klopp said: "Do we miss Joe Allen? Yes. Unbelievable, strong player.
"We all knew his quality. He's having a big impact at Stoke.
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"It was a common decision. It was clear after the last two years, not being a fixed line-up player.
"He plays a little more offensive now than what he would for us.
"If Liverpool sells a player, then they have to have a real impact at their next club. If you leave us, okay, then show us what you've learned."
Liverpool, who are six points behind table toppers Chelsea in second spot, could be trailing Antonio Conte's men by nine points come kick-off should the Blues overcome Bournemouth on Boxing Day (3pm).
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