BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks has hit out at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for his treatment of midfielder Jordan Henderson, according to a report on the Liverpool Echo.
Henderson came on for the Reds and inspired them to a 3-1 victory over Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium on Friday evening.
In recent months, the Englishman has seen himself starting several matches from the bench, with the form of fellow midfielders Fabinho and Georginio Wijnaldum a big reason for that.
However, Henderson proved his value as the Reds returned back to the top of the Premier League table. Crooks said:
Captain fantastic took to the stage against Southampton and told Jurgen Klopp where he can stick his position on the bench.
Jordan Henderson had every right to feel elated, having replaced Georginio Wijnaldum and then scored a goal to put the game well beyond the Saints.
Personally, I think Henderson has been treated rather harshly with Klopp relegating him to substitute. But it may have just got that extra impetus out of him and taken Liverpool one step nearer to that elusive title.
But Klopp is still a big fan of Henderson and has always admired the midfielder. The manager said:
He’s just a fantastic boy. He deserves all the praise but he doesn’t get too much of it.
Hendo, from my point of view, is a brilliant player. He’s our skipper, he’s a fantastic character.
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