Liverpool's Welsh midfielder Joe Allen celebrates scoring the winning penalty in the shoot-out after the English League Cup semi-final second leg football match between Liverpool and Stoke City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England, on January 26, 2016. Liverpool won the two legged semi-final 6-5 on penalties, after a 1-0 Stoke victory in 90 minutes meant the tie finished 1-1 after extra time. / AFP / Paul ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)PAUL ELLIS/Getty Images

Joe Allen Injury: Updates on Liverpool Midfielder's Status and Return

Gianni VerschuerenFeb 6, 2016

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen suffered a hamstring injury during the first half of the Feb. 6 Premier League match against Sunderland. However, he is now fit to boost the Reds' midfield options.

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Liverpool confirmed Allen's return to the bench for the Capital One Cup final.

Allen in Good Form Prior to Injury

The Wales international had been enjoying a stretch of strong performances for Liverpool before his injury, coming up with a big moment from the bench to equalise against Arsenal in the Premier League before scoring the decisive penalty in the shootout against Stoke City in the Capital One Cup semi-final second leg.

This latest injury was a rough blow for the 25-year-old, who has struggled with fitness problems over the last two years, per Transfermarkt.com.

However, Liverpool are still in the race for a Europa League ticket, and Allen's versatility in midfield will be a useful option to Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.