sport news Liverpool's Jordan Henderson held position talks with Jurgen Klopp

Jordan Henderson reveals how summit with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp led to positional tweak which helped him shine against Southampton and Porto Jordan Henderson was man of the match as Liverpool beat Porto 2-0 on Tuesday The Liverpool captain has been given more licence to attack in recent matches Henderson had been used mainly as a holding midfielder over the last 18 months But after shining for England as a No 8 he asked Jurgen Klopp to tweak his role He explained: 'When we had the conversation I felt that I could speak my mind'

By Dominic King for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:30 BST, 10 April 2019 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 10 April 2019

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Jordan Henderson has revealed the anguish he wrestled with before having the summit with Jurgen Klopp that has reignited his season.

The Liverpool captain was man of the match in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Porto which put his team within touching distance of the Champions League semi-finals and he thrived being able to play in a more advanced position.

Henderson has sacrificed his natural inclination to get forward for Liverpool's benefit over the last 18 months but it was after his cameo performance in Montenegro with England last month that he felt compelled to ask Klopp for meeting.

Jordan Henderson was the man of the match as Liverpool beat Porto 2-0 on Tuesday evening

Jordan Henderson was the man of the match as Liverpool beat Porto 2-0 on Tuesday evening

This was not a showdown, by any means, but Henderson felt compelled to tell Klopp he could be better utilised in a more forward-thinking position and Liverpool's

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