Liverpool news: Reds hero tips Jurgen Klopp to make THIS run-in decision after Saints win
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp will play one of Jordan Henderson and James Milner in his starting line-up for the rest of the season after their impact off the bench against Southampton.
Robbie Fowler thinks Jordan Henderson and James Milner are key to Liverpool's hopes (Image: GETTY)
That is the view of Kop hero Robbie Fowler.
Klopp opted to start his captain Henderson on the bench with Milner on Friday night, while summer signings Naby Keita and Fabinho were given a chance to impress alongside Georginio Wijnaldum.
Keita managed to score his first Premier League goal for Liverpool but otherwise struggled to dominate the midfield with Wijnaldum and Fabinho.
Wijnaldum was taken off with Trent Alexander-Arnold in a double substitution which saw Henderson and Milner come on.
The duo helped wrestle control of the match in the second half as goals from Mohamed Salah and Henderson earned a 3-1 win and three crucial points.
And writing in the Sunday Mirror, Fowler was effusive in his praise for Henderson’s leadership and predicted Klopp will make a selection decision in the aftermath of the Southampton win.
“There are many different ways of leading. You can do it by example, by order, by direction,” he said.
“Van Dijk leads by example, Milner leads by direction. Henderson combines all.
Liverpool: Jordan Henderson says team have 'fantastic spirit'
Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Jordan Henderson (Image: GETTY)
“When Klopp said his two experienced midfielders were verbally aggressive, I laughed, but I also nodded in agreement.
“That is what is required now. The pressure, it's immense and you need leaders.
“I’ll bet Liverpool won't go into many more games without at least one of Henderson or Milner in the starting side.”
After the match, Klopp hailed Henderson’s influence and impact.
Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
“That goal meant so much to him and to us. He’s just a fantastic boy. He deserves all the praise but he doesn’t get too much of it,” Klopp said.
“Hendo, from my point of view, is a brilliant player. He’s our skipper, he’s a fantastic character. If I had to write a book about Hendo, it would be 500 pages.
“So I’m very positive. The most difficult job in the last 500 years of football was to replace Steven Gerrard. In the mind of the people it was like if it’s not Stevie, then it’s not good enough.
“And he has dealt with that outstandingly well so he can be really proud. Now we have to think of the future and he is a very important part of our team.”