I’m delighted Liverpool won’t play against this star – Jordan Henderson

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The two teams meet at Anfield in a 3pm kick-off, and the midfielder has said he is pleased to not be lining up against his former team-mate. Ings is technically on loan at the south-coast club, before making his move permanent at the end of the season.

Because of the loan status, he is unable to play against his parent club, so is forced to sit out today’s match.

“There’s no hiding the fact that we’re delighted Danny can’t play against us today at Anfield because for the first season of his move he’s on loan,” Henderson said to the Liverpool FC website. “I don’t mean that with any negativity – we’re delighted because we know his class better than most.”

Ings departed after making just 14 league appearances for Liverpool, in a spell plagued with injuries. Henderson explained that the team was sad to see him leave, having cost the club just under £10m to acquire in 2015.

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“Danny’s Liverpool story didn’t materialise as he ultimately would have hoped, but when he told us he was going to leave during the summer window and join Southampton it was always going to be a case of starting a new story and kicking on,” he added.

“When people in the game talk about Danny it’s always with positivity, but it’s quite often focused on what a great person he is and how fantastic his attitude is.

“Both of those things are correct – he is someone you fall in love with when you spend time with him and his courage and spirit is contagious. But people should not ignore his ability and talent. He is technically superb and extremely clever.”

Liverpool will be hoping to continue their strong start to the season as they welcome Southampton, and Ings’ absence is likely to be felt.

The Reds defeated Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the first match of the Champions League group stage.

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