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Jordan Henderson hands Liverpool boost ahead of Champions League clash vs Atletico Madrid

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 5:17 PM by Oluwatomiwa Babalola

- Jordan Henderson hands Jurgen Klopp huge boost ahead of Liverpool's Champions League return leg against Atletico Madrid

- The 29-year-old midfielder picked up a hamstring injury in their earlier fixture last month

- Klopp will still be without his number one keeper Alisson Becker in the match

Jordan Henderson has handed Liverpool a huge boost ahead of their Champions League second leg round of 16 clash against Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday, March 11.

The 29-year-old midfielder has been out of action for the Reds since he suffered a hamstring injury in the first leg of their knockout phase encounter.

He, however, returned to first-team training earlier this week to brighten his chances of helping his side progress to the quarterfinal of the competition.

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Jurgen Klopp's men are at risk of reaching the next round following their 1-0 defeat from the reverse fixture three weeks back and they will hope they can overturn the result.

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"Hendo is ready but if we do that, I don't know... or maybe I know and I don't say!" said manager Jurgen Klopp.

Meanwhile, the Reds will still be without their number one goalkeeper Alisson Becker for the crucial game on home turf.

The Brazilian star picked up a hip injury before FA Cup fifth-round defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last week. He might also miss their Merseyside fixture against Everton next Monday.

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Alisson has been impressive for Liverpool so far this campaign having kept 12 clean sheets in 20 Premier League appearances. He has conceded just 11 goals after the same number of matches.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Liverpool who are currently topping the Premier League standings could be crowned champions before their next game on Monday, March 16, against Everton in what will be a tough tie.