The Mirror had previously reported that Henderson would be available for their game against Arsenal but lack of progress in fitness has stalled the situation and Rodgers is looking at prospective options to replace him against Arsenal.
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“I am really confident in this group”.
I was talking to Richard the other day about who has the best team in the Premier League.
Our series of previews leading into tomorrow night’s blockbuster Premier League showdown between Arsenal and Liverpool concludes as Opta-powered fantasy football game www.oulala.com takes a closer look at Christian Benteke.
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Kick off at Emirates Stadium on Monday is at 8pm. If you look at everything they have to assess in a split second, it’s very hard. Arsenal got an away win over Palace last weekend, again with the help of the referee, and with neither side in great form this could be a kick-start or kick-up-the-bum for the victor or loser respectively. “You don’t dominate the ball but you can dominate space”, explained the Liverpool manager having obviously done his homework. “We want the unpredictability in our game”.
Now they’re asking him about that offside goal against Bournemouth and the Premier League issuing a statement about it. He also praised Benteke’s movement and finishing before adding, strangely: “Of course if I am Eddie Howe and Bournemouth I am going to be disappointed because it was only a few weeks ago we were told that was offside and shouldn’t count”. “Over the course of the season the Premier League might be sending out a lot of images because it is very hard to call”. I think the linesman made an excellent decision. With Nathaniel Clyne in the team, Can should get more opportunities in midfield and with a major doubt on Henderson starting the game, Emre Can should be the one who plays in midfield alongside James Milner.
“Firstly, from coaching perspective, we were very happy with the goal in terms of our short corner routine”, he said.
. However for me, we take the aim and transfer on.
The England global has played no part in training at Melwood this week since limping out of the Reds’ 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Anfield with a foot injury, report the Liverpool Echo.
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Liverpool, however, are presented with a chance to deal Arsenal with a blow to their confidence Monday. Against Bournemouth, Christian Benteke opened his account in front of hometown fans seated in the Kop. The midfielder is not only the captain, his versatility combined with his ability to play box to box and press the opposition have been a key factor for Liverpool FC in recent times.
