Liverpool’s Henderson blown away by Can progress

Time flies when you’re having fun, and Jordan Henderson could scarcely believe that midfield partner Emre Can has already racked up 100 appearances for Liverpool.

Can and Henderson have been at the heart of the Reds’ stellar start to the season, and the 22-year-old German marked his 100th appearance in Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Southampton.

And club captain Henderson hopes he and Can are able to continue their fruitful partnership for Jurgen Klopp’s side long into the future.

“Someone told me after the game at St Mary’s that it was Emre Can’s 100th appearance for Liverpool,” 26-year-old Henderson said.

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“That blew me away – it’s incredible how quickly that 100 games has come around and it shows what an important player he is for us.

“Emre’s a cracking lad with a brilliant attitude. What a talent as well. I think we forget sometimes just how young he is, because he acts and plays with such maturity.

“He’s still only 22 years old and I have to pinch myself to believe he was only 20 when he first joined us. I’m looking forward to his next 100 games for us and the next 100 after that hopefully as well.”