Jordan Henderson’s message to Liverpool teammates ahead of intense match schedule

Liverpool will face four big games in the next 12 days as the demands of a shortened season have a crushing effect.

But skipper Jordan Henderson wouldn’t do it any other way.

And before a trial period, he has reminded his team of the misery of the confinement, where they desperately awaited the opportunity to have even a minute on the football field.

“We are approaching a difficult period, yes, but we love to play football. We want to play these games, ”he explained.

“If you look back a few months ago and you were sitting in the house during the lockdown, I couldn’t get out … we would have played soccer every day if we could.”

The Reds face a Champions League game against Midtjylland on Tuesday, face West Ham in the Premier League, visit Atalanta and then round off it all with a titanic clash at Manchester City that will have a major impact on the race. for the title.

But Henderson insists there is no point in complaining about it.

And instead, he firmly believes that his Liverpool team has a duty to offer some fun and interest to fans who are still suffering severely from the damage of the coronavirus crisis.

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It has been an extremely interesting start to the season for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Their title defense got off to a shaky start when they beat a seven-goal thriller against Leeds, before going to seven conceded in a beating of Aston Villa.

Virgil van Dijk’s season ended with injury in a 2-2 draw at Everton, leaving the title favorites much less secure in the back, especially with Alisson’s concern about injury.

But there is no slowdown in what will be a busy season, with Klopp making sure his men keep up with him as they battle for more titles.

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“Many things happen in the world and it is difficult for people to feel at home. These things have a great impact on people. So we really have to try to put a smile on our face, even if it’s just for tonight, ”he added.

“So, for us, it is physically demanding, but we are used to it. And we enjoy it.

“We will use all the guys on the squad, they are all necessary for the entire season.

“But you have to enjoy it, I love playing football, we love it, I enjoy it.”

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