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Liverpool FC look set to be boosted by the return of Mario Balotelli,Joe Allen and Glen Johnson to their squad for Saturday's FA Cup tie with Bolton at Anfield - but Daniel Sturridge won't feature against his former club.

Balotelli has recovered from a chest infection and Allen has proved his fitness after a month out with a knee injury.

Johnson has also been passed fit after suffering a groin strain in last month's defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

However, Sturridge still isn't ready to make his comeback as he completes his rehab from a torn thigh muscle.

Boss Brendan Rodgers said: “We are still waiting on Daniel and he is still working.

"He won't be available for the weekend.

"Joe Allen is back and has trained this week which has been great.

“Glen has had a good week's training and will be available. Mario has trained as well.

“We will make some changes for the game but not too many. It's a game we want to win and we want to progress into the next round.”

Brad Jones remains out with a thigh injury so Danny Ward will continue as Simomn Mignolet's deputy.

Rodgers is considering handing a second senior appearance to 17-year-old midfielder Jordan Rossiter.

However, fellow teenager Jordon Ibe won't feature as he's cup tied following his appearance for Derby County in the previous round.

“Jordan Rossiter will be involved,” Rodgers said.

“We have some very good young players who over the next couple of years you will see more of.

“Alex Inglethorpe does a fantastic job at the Academy and in the next few years we will see the fruits of that.

“We've welcome Jordon Ibe back into the squad after a great period on loan at Derby.

"There are a number of other young players who over the next couple of years will get the chance to come in and develop.”

Meanwhile, Rodgers reiterated that he expects Raheem Sterling to soon put pen to paper on a new long-term contract.

“It's something the club are speaking with his representatives on,” Rodgers added.

“I think it will be concluded imminently. He wants to be here so hopefully we'll get a solution on that very soon.”