Jurgen Klopp has said that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is closing in on a return from injury and could be fit for next weekend's encounter with Manchester United.
The midfielder picked up a heel injury during the New Year's Eve victory over Manchester City and sat out the trip to Sunderland less than 44 hours later.
Klopp confirmed that Henderson will not feature in Sunday's FA Cup tie with League Two side Plymouth Argyle and added that he may not "risk" the England international for Wednesday's League Cup semifinal first leg at Southampton.
"Actually, it is good news if you want," Klopp said of Henderson's fitness.