Lallana: Hendo is finally getting the recognition he deserves 

Adam Lallana says that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is finally getting the personal accolades he deserves.

Over his time at the Reds, Henderson has been regularly one of the first players who are singled out whenever Liverpool have produced a poor performance.

But with the club consistently evolving under the tenure of Jürgen Klopp, so too have the performances of Henderson and it has been recognised by pundits, fans and teammates alike.

Adam Lallana has seen the development of Henderson as a leader and player first hand and says the praise is not before time.

The Echo(via Off the Ball) reported Lallana as saying:

“ I don’t think I've seen him play consistently as good as this in his career.

“He is a selfless captain and is reaping his rewards by lifting all the trophies that are coming his way now and he won't want to stop there.

“He plays six, he plays eight, he sacrifices himself a lot of the time for this team.

“It's only right he is getting the recognition now that for me it should have be coming his way for years.”

Today sees Liverpool commence their FA Cup campaign against Everton, just one month after the two teams met in the Premier League at Anfield.

While the Reds put their neighbours to the sword on that occasion, it is highly likely to be a completely different team this afternoon with a number of big names set to be given a well-earned rest after a hectic workload.

Despite the age-old cup competition currently has its fair share of deriders in the Football community, Lallana is looking forward to the occasion.

“It's exactly what you want.

“We have a few injuries as it is, so we just need to recover well and keep this momentum going.

“I'm not sure what team is going to be yet, but what a game for the young lads to be in and around – we had four on the bench against Sheffield United. 

“The fans will turn up and it will be a great atmosphere.”

It has been well discussed that the veteran’s current deal runs out at the end of the current season.

However the 31 year-old is enjoying his football too much at this present time to worry what may lay ahead in the future.

"It’s easy to keep working.

“I’m enjoying playing for the best team in the world, it’s as simple as that.

"Whatever my contract situation is, that will be going on in the background. 

"There’s not a chance that that will affect my commitment to this club.

“I have given 110% throughout my Liverpool career and will continue to do so, whether that finishes at the end of the season or whether that continues.”

Lallana knows being part of a strong team is having a quality squad but is more than happy to play whatever role Jürgen Klopp asks of him.
 

"I've been fully fit all year and feeling great and strong as ever. It's going to be difficult getting as much game time as I would like in this squad and team but I'm ready.

“At times it can be frustrating. But I'm an experienced player, I understand my position in the team and what I bring.

“We have injuries, I've had my fair share of games lately and I'm sure that will continue throughout January.”