Liverpool predicted XI vs Hull: No let downs, please

By Tom Bogert | Sep 22, 2016

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool (14) celebrates with team mates Dejan Lovren as he scores their second goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 16: Jurgen Klopp manager of Liverpool celebrates with Jordan Henderson of Liverpool after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images) /

CM Jordan Henderson

Henderson has gotten better and better in playing the deepest midfield role as the season has gone on, culminating with his maestro performance against Chelsea and that goal.

Oh man, that goal. What a wonder strike it was.

But outside of that, I feel confident when Henderson occupies that role in Emre Can’s absence, something I wasn’t convinced of before the season begun. I figured Can to be the least replaceable player in the team, but Henderson has done a fine job.

Can showed his rust against Derby so he looks about another week away from starting. Maybe he comes off the bench against against Hull.

Of course, this isn’t a case of one-or-the-other, they’ll play together once Can is fit. That may mean Gini Wijnaldum is sacrificed. Oh speaking of which…

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