Jordan Henderson insists Liverpool are ready for Spurs and challenges Reds teammates to improve consistency
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Jordan Henderson insists Liverpool are up for the challenge of facing Tottenham.
Liverpool could be forgiven for being wary following Spurs’ impressive win over Manchester United in midweek.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side also inflicted a humiliating 4-1 loss on the Reds at Wembley in October in another demonstration of their attacking qualities.
Yet a bullish Henderson says Liverpool are full of confidence after their win at Huddersfield.
“Yeah, we’ve got a big game on Sunday against Spurs, who are a very good side,” said the Reds skipper.
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“They’ve got fantastic players and a fantastic squad of players.
“It will be a big test, but one I think we’re ready for. We need to make sure we put in performances like we did at Huddersfield on a regular basis.
“We’re really excited to see what we can do over these last few months of the season.”
Henderson claims Liverpool will go for the win, even though a draw would maintain their two-point advantage over Tottenham.
“The points difference doesn’t matter,” said the England midfielder. “Three points are available for both teams, so we will go into it like a normal game and prepare like we would always.
“Obviously they’ve got some fantastic players. They’re a top side, so it will be a tough game. But after Huddersfield, we should be full of confidence to go into that game and put in another good performance.”
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Henderson felt Liverpool’s accomplished display against David Wagner’s Terriers was the perfect response to the criticism following their defeats to Swansea and West Brom.
“The results and performances over the previous two games are something we were disappointed with,” he said.
“We knew Huddersfield would be tough and it was a good game for us to come and show we can put it right. I thought we did that, but we’ve got a long way to keep improving, keep getting better.
“The clean sheet was very pleasing. They are important for us and we need to continue that mentality.”
Henderson was delighted to come through his first start in five weeks at Huddersfield following his hamstring injury and gave Andy Robertson an earful for not getting tight enough to Laurent Depoitre.
“At times I can shout at one or two people,” he smiled. “But I think everybody responds well. We’re a great set of lads, togetherness is really good. On the pitch, we just need to do what we need to do to win.”