Henderson urges Reds to make European charge

Jordan Henderson accepts that no European football could be an advantage in the run-in, but the Liverpool captain insists he is desperate to ensure his side never enjoy that advantage again.

Liverpool’s horror slump in form since the turn of the year could cost them a Champions League place next term, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur in impressive form.

But Henderson believes the final two months of the Premier League season provides the opportunity for Jurgen Klopp’s side to show their mettle and rediscover the form which made them so exciting to watch in the early parts of the campaign.

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“The players never need reminding about this and there is no doubting the commitment and desire within our dressing room to be involved in it [Europe],” he said.

“We know it’s important to the club and to the supporters, but people shouldn’t underestimate how much passion the players have for achieving this.

“I’ve hated Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights this season when other Premier League clubs have had big Euro matches and we’ve had to watch at home on the TV.

“People have said at times during this season that not playing in Europe is an advantage in the league.

“Well if it is, it’s an advantage I don’t ever want to have it again because we want to qualify each and every season.”