England manager Gareth Southgate admitted midfielder Jordan Henderson faces a race against time to be fit for this summer's Euros as the Liverpool captain continues his recovery from a groin injury.
Henderson underwent groin surgery last month after picking up the injury in Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Merseyside rivals Everton on February 20 and was expected to be sidelined for at least five weeks.
But the 30-year-old could be out for much longer, casting doubt over his availability for the Euros which are scheduled to begin in June.
'We know it's going to be close to the end of the season and we will just have to see how it goes,' Southgate said.
'We are conscious that with any injury of that nature, there is a guide and a time defined, but that anything can happen along the way.
'In terms of promises, we can only say that Hendo himself is very optimistic about how the operation went and the prognosis that the specialist has given him as to what is possible.
'We also know he is likely to be a bit short of match minutes in high-level games.
'There are a lot of things to take into consideration but, at the moment, that is a decision that is a few weeks away.'
Henderson has 58 caps for England and was a key member of Southgate's side that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals.
The Liverpool skipper's absence from the Euros would come as a huge blow to Southgate given his experience and leadership in the heart of midfield.
zesaeilu
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Liverpool and England don’t need him. There are many others that can replace him.
You are stupid
mayadnpuyz
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Liverpool and England don’t need him. There are many others that can replace him.
that's what you think right
Jaykmruy
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Only his wife could be sweating but not England,overatted fellow
have you tasted Champions league semi final? he has won it and going to win again
true_RED
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This is why you are still a novice having followed the wrong team all that time What a shame !!!!
You been following football for 1 year and you think you know everything cause your one season wonder team actually won something 🤡🤡🤡 Can’t wait for the seas to rise and wipe pathetic glory hunting muppets like you and everyone you know out of existence 🌊🏝 👋 Keep crying though cause your pathetic team is back where they belong and won’t even make it into Europe next year [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Back where you bin dippers belong 💩🗑
true_RED
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This is why you are still a novice having followed the wrong team all that time What a shame !!!!
Hahaha like I’d take advice from some desperate bandwagon wanker like you 🤡🤡
Badhur
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Been following United for over 35 years unlike you ya pathetic bandwagon clown 🤡
This is why you are still a novice having followed the wrong team all that time What a shame !!!!
true_RED
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He's better than all your midfielders
Bruno says hello
true_RED
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That mid table bla bla u said. 1 UCL 1 Pl 1 Cwc 1 Super cup in 1 year only. I wonder if Manshit United can do this lol. Oh they're out of CL already a bit too early...by which team's? oh Leipzig right? I think so...oh ya its LEIZEIG ! That team Liverpool beat 4-0 in both agg. hahaha Manshit United
Yeah in one year, same amount of time you’ve been following football 🤡 Dominate the league for over 20 years instead of being a bunch of one season wonder bin dippers and then we can talk you bandwagon muppet [Crylaugh]
true_RED
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👌. my line of thought and analysis too. only an EPL novice would argue otherwise.
Couldn’t agree more buddy 💯
true_RED
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If you react like this then you are still a novice to EPL
Been following United for over 35 years unlike you ya pathetic bandwagon clown 🤡
Badhur
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Trust me, no one is sweating with the loss of this mid table bin dipper [Crylaugh]
If you react like this then you are still a novice to EPL
Liwrstuz
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Only his wife could be sweating but not England,overatted fellow
Ahmadnasap
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Once ur missing a leader it s difficult to win anything and that z what henderaon is
Kushalsandhal
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The most under rated player ever
akiamo
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Only Kane and Henderson that can lead in England team
are you seating too? I see no reason y the whole of England, the 3 lions, should cry about the absence of 1 player, who can easily be replaced. England is not short of talent and alternative in that department....and Southgate has just confirmed this fact in his prematch press briefing today.
imaadmosharraf
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Trust me, no one is sweating with the loss of this mid table bin dipper [Crylaugh]
He's better than all your midfielders
ajasaemma2004
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can you compare the impact ruben dias has in man city to henderson in england team ? Dias is on top...
What impact lmao Dias has Laporte and stones don’t you expect him to be good
ajasaemma2004
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for Liverpool maybe. for England, many options; leadership and position on the pitch. those that are crying are clueless and need a coaching tutorial.
Only Kane and Henderson that can lead in England team
akiamo
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Trust me, no one is sweating with the loss of this mid table bin dipper [Crylaugh]
👌. my line of thought and analysis too. only an EPL novice would argue otherwise.
akiamo
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Only the coach knows what he have that made him to say so
that's not true. anyone who understand football and EPL in particular knows that better options exist for the 3 lions🦁, in that position.
Dopbdelpr
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All top class players but wont win sadly
dauadlpst
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liverpool
Emily12747
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Trust me, no one is sweating with the loss of this mid table bin dipper [Crylaugh]
That mid table bla bla u said. 1 UCL 1 Pl 1 Cwc 1 Super cup in 1 year only. I wonder if Manshit United can do this lol. Oh they're out of CL already a bit too early...by which team's? oh Leipzig right? I think so...oh ya its LEIZEIG ! That team Liverpool beat 4-0 in both agg. hahaha Manshit United
Teddymiles
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Is Henderson player that England can’t do without,after all England have a better player than him in that position,the only thing is he have a leadership quality
Who is better than him, that is a player in the Epl ? Be sincere dude
yesabdkmp
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In think they shouldn't sweat! they have more than capable options in that area of the field/pitch.
Only the coach knows what he have that made him to say so
true_RED
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Trust me, no one is sweating with the loss of this mid table bin dipper [Crylaugh]
akiamo
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Henderson is a leader so you have to take that into consideration before talking
for Liverpool maybe. for England, many options; leadership and position on the pitch. those that are crying are clueless and need a coaching tutorial.
akiamo
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Only someone who knows what leadership is in football will know the importance of players like Henderson in this English
😂😂😂😂🤐
akiamo
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Is Henderson player that England can’t do without,after all England have a better player than him in that position,the only thing is he have a leadership quality
they can, absolutely do without him. the problem is the coaches; they're clueless.
akiamo
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maybe only liverpool should cry, not england, that's why England can't win euro because of excuses
✅
akiamo
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can you compare the impact ruben dias has in man city to henderson in england team ? Dias is on top...
is Dias English?🤔
akiamo
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If they have it while is southgate crying over him now?
he must be clueless. does he even have assistants or advisors?
pababnpstz
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They have declan rice and Philips why sweating? Maybe Liverpool fans are sweating
Yicbclnrz
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England team without Henderson is like man city without Ruben dias
They don't know!
Yicbclnrz
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In think they shouldn't sweat! they have more than capable options in that area of the field/pitch.
If they have it while is southgate crying over him now?
Seyknoprz
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They have Rice, he can easily replace him
can you compare the impact ruben dias has in man city to henderson in england team ? Dias is on top...
Likbcirstz
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maybe only liverpool should cry, not england, that's why England can't win euro because of excuses
fucabdmosy
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Scouser Not English.
Elyz1
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England team without Henderson is like man city without Ruben dias
Is Henderson player that England can’t do without,after all England have a better player than him in that position,the only thing is he have a leadership quality
Yeuiknorsy
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Only someone who knows what leadership is in football will know the importance of players like Henderson in this English
Yeuiknorsy
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They have Rice, he can easily replace him
England team without Henderson is like man city without Ruben dias
Yeuiknorsy
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Liverpool and England don’t need him. There are many others that can replace him.
Henderson is a leader so you have to take that into consideration before talking
febakly
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Liverpool and England don’t need him. There are many others that can replace him.
Ayaanzzy_10
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need a tissue?
doublebb
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They have Rice, he can easily replace him
never
akiamo
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In think they shouldn't sweat! they have more than capable options in that area of the field/pitch.
Halamadrid900
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They have Rice, he can easily replace him