Henderson lifts title ending 30-year wait

 

Reds captain gives lockdown interview

Jordan Henderson believes enacting the spirit and lyrics of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' as best we can represents the 'perfect opportunity' to support one another during the coronavirus outbreak.

In an interview with Liverpoolfc.com via video link, the Liverpool captain admitted he misses being able to play football due to the current suspension, but stressed there are far more important matters out there in the world at the moment.

Henderson also detailed how the Reds squad have been keeping in contact during this period and the steps taken to ensure they will be ready, physically, to return to action when safe to do so.

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Henderson credits Klopp talk for Barcelona comeback

Jordan Henderson has attributed Liverpool’s belief against Barcelona to Jürgen Klopp and the manager’s prediction of a night to tell their grandchildren about, as the captain savoured the greatest moment of his career and proving doubters wrong again.

Henderson will lead Liverpool into a second consecutive Champions League final on 1 June following their incredible comeback from 3-0 down against the Spanish champions. The midfielder was immense in the 4-0 victory at Anfield despite suffering a knee injury that required a pain-killing injection at half-time. He admitted the refusal to concede defeat against Lionel Messi and co, despite being without Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, stemmed from Klopp’s team talk.

Henderson said: “From the talk he gave before the game before we came to the stadium, I think the players could see that the manager believed, which helped us believe in what he said. He said we can enjoy the night and maybe tell the grandkids one day it was a special night.

“The manager has ingrained that belief into us: no matter what happens you keep fighting right until the final whistle goes. That is what we have done all season and we will continue to do that on Sunday and in the final as well. Two big games to look forward to and we just have to keep with that belief and that spirit and then we will be OK.”

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Henderson and Keita closing in on injury return

Liverpool pair Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita are still yet to return to full training with the first-team squad.

Henderson and £48m summer-recruit Keita trained on their own on Wednesday, taking part in individual sessions as they continue to recover from their respective hamstring injuries.

Both players were not in the match-day squad for Liverpool's 4-1 win over Cardiff on Saturday and the midweek victory over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League.

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Henderson and Keith set to miss Red Star clash

Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita have been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade but Sadio Mane is set to return. 

England midfielder Henderson will miss the match on Wednesday and the Premier League meeting with Cardiff City on Saturday due to a hamstring problem sustained in the 1-0 win at Huddersfield Town.

Keita is back in team training but will not be risked for Red Star's visit to Anfield, as he recovers from hamstring damage suffered during the international break.

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Van Dijk backs subbed Salah and Henderson

Virgil van Dijk has warned his Liverpool teammates they will have to accept being substituted or sitting out games altogether given the greater squad depth at Anfield, after Mohamed Salah and Jordan Henderson showed their frustration at being withdrawn during the draw with Chelsea on Saturday.

Salah, in particular, endured a frustrating return to Stamford Bridge and was taken off shortly after the hour with the visitors still trailing to Eden Hazard’s first-half goal. While there is no underlying concern at the Egyptian’s form – he boasts three goals in nine club appearances to date this term – among the coaching staff, the reigning player of the year is clearly still easing his way into the campaign, with Jürgen Klopp willing to turn to Daniel Sturridge or Xherdan Shaqiri to freshen up the side’s approach.

Asked if key personnel will have to become accustomed to being replaced, Van Dijk said: “You have to, otherwise you better leave. We all want one thing: to be successful, and we need everyone’s help. It’s a long season with a lot of games. We need everyone and everyone knows that as well, and that’s a big strength for us.

“We are seven games in and Mo’s working hard. He’s still the same Mo, and he needs a bit of luck as well. I’m not worried at all, and he should not be worried either. We do it all together, we’ll always be there for him and he’ll deliver as well. He had a tough game against Chelsea, but it’s part of football.”

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