Henderson, 29, scored three goals and created five assists in 25 Premier League appearances this term before March’s suspension of play.
He missed their last three top-flight fixtures with a hamstring injury, but recovered in time to play 105 minutes during their shock 3-2 (AET) Champions League last-16 defeat by Atletico Madrid on March 11.
That was Liverpool’s last game before the coronavirus pandemic forced a shutdown in English football two days later.
It’s been over two months since then and although Project Restart plans are continuing, it’s unlikely the Premier League will resume before mid-June at the earliest.
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With that in mind, Henderson said it was important for he and his Liverpool teammates to resume less restricted training to improve their sharpness before the season resumes.
As quoted by the club’s official website, the 29-year-old said:
Henderson reflects on Liverpool’s amazing achievements
Liverpool skpper Henderson admitted these unprecedented times have given him an opportunity for reflection, as their remarkable achievements this term are being valued more.
Liverpool were just six points away from lifting their first Premier League title since 1990, before the COVID-19 pandemic saw play postponed indefinitely.
Jurgen Klopp will hope his Liverpool team can return stronger once play resumes.
The final month before suspension saw them suffer four defeats across all competitions: being knocked out of the UCL by Atletico, beaten by Chelsea in the FA Cup while relinquishing their unbeaten Premier League run against relegation-threatened Watford.
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