Klopp happy to see Henderson getting recognition

For many people, Henderson’s performances in the central midfield have been a vital part of England’s run to the semi-finals, and the Liverpool player has shown his importance by cementing a place in the side ahead of rival Eric Dier.

Klopp is glad people are appreciating Henderson, but he believes they haven’t seen it all yet. “I think there is a lot more to come but finally they see Jordan Henderson,” the Liverpool manager said, as reported by ‘Sky Sports’.

“Before that, maybe he was too easily overseen because somebody needs to do the work in a midfield like Hendo for example.”

“But he is not only a workhorse, he is a really good footballer as well so I am happy for him that he is getting a little bit of the light and [it is] well deserved.”

Klopp’s thoughts echo those of England boss Gareth Southgate, who believes that Henderson has stepped up this season. “We had better keep him fit!” Southgate said of the midfielder. “Jordan’s a player who has been underestimated for a long time.”

“I watched him a lot at Sunderland as a young player. To go to Liverpool and establish yourself there, filling the shoes of probably their greatest-ever player and captain, and do it the way he has… he has the total trust of his club manager, is an outstanding person with outstanding leadership qualities.

“The quality of his game has gone on to another level this season. His positional understanding, reading of dangers, seeing pictures with the ball, forward passes early. Some of the through balls the other night were exceptional.”

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