Henderson: Klopp lifted us in our darkest hour

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes the seeds of their Champions League final appearance against Real Madrid were sown two years ago thanks to a rousing speech by Jurgen Klopp.

Immediately after one of the lowest points in his career, having watched the 2016 Europa League defeat to Sevilla as an unused substitute because he was not fully fit, the midfielder was inspired by his manager’s motivational words.

Klopp foretold there would be more finals to come, outlining his vision of where he wanted the club to go, and Henderson was hooked.