The Welsh midfielder was impressive on Wednesday but Klopp has offered no guarantees
Despite having been at Anfield since 2012 and having played over 100 games for the club, Joe Allen’s future remains no clearer now than it did a few years ago.
The Welshman joined Liverpool on the demand of Brendan Rodgers who wanted at least one of his old stalwarts from his Swansea days at the club with him. Unfortunately for Allen though, he has failed to truly make the grade so far.
Since Jurgen Klopp joined the club, Allen has seen his chances limited once again but when he has been given an opportunity though, he has been very quietly impressive. And while Klopp refused to be drawn on the midfielder’s future at the club, he did speak highly of his recent form.
Speaking on the subject of Allen (via the Liverpool Echo), Klopp said: “At this moment I don’t think about contracts or anything like this.
“This is the season we have to play. Joe did really well against Bordeaux and then it was not my easiest decision in life to leave him out against Swansea.
“I know about his story with Swansea but sometimes you cannot be the human being you want to be, you have to be the manager.
“It was okay and against Southampton he was really strong and played the perfect pass for Daniel.
“When Southampton were aggressive he had the solution in the small spaces. He is a player with quality.”
The Welsh international has played just 3 times in the Premier League this season but has done his chances of starting tomorrow no harm after his display against Southampton on Wednesday. As to his long-term future at Liverpool though, he may need to contribute with a few more performances of that quality if he’s to remain at the club.
