5 Reasons Reintroducing Joe Allen Could Be Vital For Liverpool’s Season

4. The Midfield Dilemma

It's no big secret that Liverpool are in desperate need of a mobile defensive midfield player, and while Allen is not this type of player in a complete sense he is mobile (ish) and he can get around the pitch much quicker than both Steven Gerrard and Lucas Leiva - Liverpool's current first choice central midfield pairing. His relative pace is similar to that of Jordan Henderson's and that makes him one of Liverpool's faster midfield players - although he's no Ramires (of Chelsea), it does give Liverpool more mobility in the middle of the park than a pairing of Lucas and Gerrard would, which has been a real problem so far this season particularly with Liverpool enjoying less possession than last season and therefore having to complete more defensive work such as pressing - which is obviously much easier if you're a quick, mobile midfielder with young legs carrying you. The Welsh international could be Liverpool's key to maintaining their usually impressive pressing game through the entire ninety minutes - and with Liverpool having to make-do until the January transfer window it's a safe bet he'll be called upon once he's fully fit.