Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen keen to stake claim for starting spot under Jurgen Klopp

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Liverpool midfielder is desperate to prove he can be part of new manager Jurgen Klopp's plans after finding Premier League opportunities limited since the departure of Brendan Rodgers.

The Wales international has only been used as a substitute in the opening draw with Tottenham since the German's arrival, although he did play a full 90 minutes in the Capital One Cup defeat of Bournemouth and started the Europa League match with Rubin Kazan.

Allen is expected to start the return game against the Russian side on Thursday and stake his claim for a Premier League starting spot by impressing the former Borussia Dortmund. 

Joe Allen (right) is determined to fight his way into new manager Jurgen Klopp's plans at Liverpool

The Wales midfielder played a full 90mins in the Capital One Cup but has only been a substitute in the league

Allen, pictured training with Christian Benteke (left), is expected to start vs Rubin Kazan in the Europa League

'When a manager leaves a club everything is up in the air for the players. You have to wait to see who comes in next, what sort of style he plays and if there's a place for you in his plans,' he told the Liverpool Echo.

'It's almost like the reset button has been pressed for everyone at the club and we've got a clean slate to re-focus and try to impress him so we can be part of his plans.

'Everyone has been impressed with the new manager's ideas and approach. His passion is very obvious and that is something we as players as going to feed off.

The 25 year old was close to former manager Rodgers who guided him at Swansea City before bringing him to Anfield for £15million in 2012. 

German manager Klopp celebrates his side's 3-1 victory over champions Chelsea at the weekend

Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutiinho scored a brace to hand Klopp his first Premier League win

Allen had a close relationship with departed Brendan Rodgers who brought him from Swansea for £15m

Speaking of the Northern Irishman, Allen said: 'He was a huge influence because he was my manager for over five seasons with two football clubs.

'We won promotion to the Premier League with Swansea City on a fantastic day in the play-off final at Wembley and obviously we came so close to winning the title here at Liverpool a couple of seasons ago.

'It means we shared some massive highs but as everyone knows change is something that always happens in football and you have to accept it.'