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Jurgen Klopp Talks Jordan Henderson, Joao Felix, More Before Atletico UCL Match

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Liverpool have been given a big boost ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid after manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed captain Jordan Henderson will be fit.

The midfielder has missed Liverpool's last four matches, two of which they have lost, due to a hamstring injury.

Liverpool host Atletico at Anfield on Wednesday needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to keep their hopes alive of successfully defending their Champions Legaue title.

Goalkeeper Alisson will still be absent after missing Saturday's win against Bournemouth with a hip injury, but Klopp confirmed Henderson is available again:

Atleti have not enjoyed the best 2019-20 campaign and are in fifth in La Liga.