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Jurgen Klopp made Jordan Henderson request to players before Liverpool trophy lift
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson finally got his hands on the Premier League trophy.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could not help but think of his injured captain as the players gathered in the dressing room before their Premier League title ceremony. The Reds had just beaten Chelsea 5-3 without their skipper but he still had a big part to play in the occasion.
Henderson's season was over following the 3-1 win at Brighton after a clash of knees with Yves Bissouma.
The club feared the worst before scans and there was some suggestion he could miss the start of the next season.
In the end it just proved to be minor ligament damage but it did mean he would not be able to play a part in the rest of the campaign.
He was sat in the dugout smiling away though against Chelsea, knowing the wait was drawing ever closer to get his hands on the trophy.
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At full-time the Liverpool squad gathered in the changing room while the presentation was set up for the Reds.
Sadio Mane took the chance to go live on Instagram and began filming the scenes inside the home dressing room.
Jurgen Klopp looked surprised as he stared down the lens and then shouted "Oh we're live!"
Shortly after, the German could be heard shouting to his players: "The only thing I have to say is that we have to be careful of our skipper tonight! We must protect him!"
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Earlier in the day, Henderson had ruled out his trademark shuffle due to his injury.
He tweeted: "I’m not sure if the #HendoShuffle is on the cards tonight but love all of these! great effort everyone!"
The 30-year-old was not true to his word though and pulled out his quick feet despite nursing a knee support.
He hobbled up the stairs with a nervous look on his face but he pulled off yet another iconic lift of the trophy and one that will live long in the memory of all Liverpool supporters around the world.
It was a special moment for the players and staff and although they did not get to share it with the fans, the club went the extra mile to ensure this was still a ceremony to remember.
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