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Liverpool star: My thoughts on this tackle during Merseyside derby against Everton
JORDAN HENDERSON has downplayed the seriousness of Ross Barkley’s tackle during Liverpool’s win over Everton.
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Liverpool snatched a 1-0 victory thanks to a stoppage time goal by Sadio Mane.
Barkley was booked for a late lunge on Henderson, however he was lucky to escape a red card.
And despite accepting Barkley’s apology, Henderson admits it was ‘pretty late’.
Jordan Henderson said Ross Barkley apologised for his challenge
Sadio Mane hit the only goal of the game for Liverpool
He apologised after the match. Thankfully I'm alright
“It was pretty late. I know Ross well - he's a good lad and he mistimed the tackle,” Henderson said.
“He apologised after the match. Thankfully I'm alright.
Jurgen Klopp saw his side clinch a vital three points
“It's a derby. When you're on the pitch you give 100% to win the game."
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are now six points behind table toppers Chelsea.
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