Church has missed the last two games with a back injury while Long is available for selection again after serving a three match ban.
Now both will almost certainly be involved in the weekend's clash at Ashton Gate after Brendan Rodgers was left with only one fit recognised striker - Grzegorz Rasiak - for last weekend's 1-1 home draw with Scunthorpe United.
Football consultant Frank Lampard snr confirmed: "They're both going to be available and Longy has been working very hard while he's been out through suspension.
"He looks very sharp and Brendan may decide to throw him straight in.
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