Liverpool legend: Philippe Coutinho is Jurgen Klopp's star but this man is just as crucial

LIVERPOOL legend Graeme Souness is a big fan of Jordan Henderson.

By James Benson                                 

Liverpool icon Graeme Souness has praised Anfield skipper Jordan Henderson

The 26-year-old joined the Reds in a £20m deal back in 2011.

And he’s since gone on to establish himself as an Anfield star having recovered from a difficult first couple of years on Merseyside.

This season he’s played a key role in Jurgen Klopp’s side as they go in search of a first ever Premier League title.

And while team-mate Philippe Coutinho often takes the headlines, Souness says Liverpool skipper Henderson is just as crucial to his team’s hopes of success.

"He is not a silky player... but every team needs someone like Jordan Henderson," the former midfielder told talkSPORT.

"He puts the ball under pressure at every opportunity, he has great athleticism, he looks to have a great attitude, he gets to the ball, he makes people make passes they don’t want to make.

"He is very important to that team, important in a less obvious way than Coutinho."

Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Henderson have starred for Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool this season

Henderson will be seeking to continue his impressive form when Liverpool take on Watford this Sunday.

Klopp’s men head into the clash third in the table having picked up 23 points from their opening 10 games.

They could end the weekend top providing they secure at least a draw and results elsewhere go their way.