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Joe Allen has declared himself fit for Liverpool FC’s Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Monday night.

The £15million Wales international missed last Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final with Blackburn due to a hip injury but says he will be available to face his former club.

“It was just a minor injury really,” Allen said.

“It was sort of touch and go for the Blackburn game. It probably would have cost me further down the line, so I sat that one out and I’ve just been working to get back fit.

“I’m obviously disappointed to have missed the cup game at the weekend, but hopefully that’s the only game that this injury will cost me. You never want to miss any games, but if it’s only one, then it’s a small price to pay, I guess.”

Allen had been enjoying an extended run in the Liverpool side and played a pivotal role in the back to back league wins over Manchester City and Burnley. His performance against City was widely lauded as his best for the Reds.

“I love to go out and win games, so when you’re part of a performance like that against a team that’s the reigning champions, it’s a great feeling,” he said.

“I think I played really well and I think it was back to the sort of levels I know I can produce. Touch wood, apart from this small niggle, if I can stay fit and keep myself in the team then I can hope to improve those performances more and more.

“The last couple of seasons, when I’ve started games, I think I’ve been part of big victories, great team performances and we’ve won our fair share. I’m proud of that and I think that’s where most of my strengths lie. I’ve always been confident that I can prove that I’m a top player.”