Pepijn Lijnders handled press conference duties ahead of Liverpool’s Carabao Cup game against Leicester City and was full of praise for Jordan Henderson.
Jurgen Klopp’s assistant spoke very well as he handled questions on the current COVID situation, fallout from the Tottenham Hostspur game and updated on squad injuries.
Losing our captain through a non COVID related illness, right before kick-off on Sunday, was a huge blow to the squad.
The 38-year-old said: “Jordan reflects our will power and determination, losing him in the team was massive.
“Jordan is Jordan! He called already asking if he could train again.
“He had a heavy cold and we know how quick that can come and go but he pushes himself and he is the kind of player you have to slow down – luckily we have 24 of these players”.
Thankfully our No.14 is ready and raring to go and should be able to rejoin the squad soon and be available for a hectic festive period.
The sooner we get some of our first-choice midfield back, the better!
You can watch Lijnders comments on Henderson via our Twitter account @empireofthekop:
🗣️ "Jordan is Jordan! He called already asking if he could train again. He had a heavy cold and we know how quick that can come and go but he pushes himself and he is the kind of player you have to slow down – luckily we have 24 of these players".
Lijnders on Henderson ©️ #LFC pic.twitter.com/a46fDaD7AW
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) December 21, 2021
🗣️ "Still the same, Virgil, Fabinho, Thiago and Curtis Jones are not in the building and are at home … we will not rush them back and will take our time".
Lijnders on COVID situation within the squad 😷 #LFC pic.twitter.com/2IB2w2nM0W
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) December 21, 2021
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