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Liverpool FC have been boosted by the return of Glen Johnson and Joe Allen to light training.

The duo trained away from the main group at Melwood yesterday but both are back running after spells on the sidelines.

Johnson has been missing since hurting his ankle in last month’s victory over Manchester United, while Allen has been hampered by a hamstring problem since the League Cup tie against Notts County in August.

Neither will be involved against Crystal Palace tomorrow but boss Brendan Rodgers expects them both to be available for the trip to Newcastle United on October 19.

There is also positive news on Philippe Coutinho, who is continuing his rehab following surgery on the shoulder injury he suffered at Swansea City last month.

The Brazilian, who will start running again at Melwood next week, won’t be back for the Newcastle game but the home clash with West Brom on October 26 has been pencilled in as a possible return date.

Allen was initially named in the Wales squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Macedonia and Belgium, but Liverpool informed Chris Coleman the midfielder wouldn’t be available for duty. Instead the £15million man will remain at Melwood to build up his fitness.

“Joe is not fit for the Wales games as he’s only started doing some bits and pieces on the training ground,” Rodgers said.

“Both Joe and Glen should be ready to play after the international break. Glen has been working really well and we’re really happy with his progress. They should both be available for the Newcastle game.

“Coutinho won’t be too long after that. He is coming along well and it will be good to see him back out there running again next week.”

Aly Cissokho could return to the Liverpool squad for the visit of Palace after playing a full part in training this week. The French left-back, who is on a season-long loan from Valencia, has been missing with an ankle injury since making his home debut against Notts County in August.

“Aly has been training this week and could feature this weekend,” Rodgers added.