'I can guarantee' - Frank Lampard has just told Jurgen Klopp why Liverpool should not sell Jordan Henderson
Frank Lampard has made clear Liverpool could be about to make a fatal error should Jordan Henderson be sold this summer.
Reports last night suggested the Reds' captain had been offered a contract worth £700,000 a week to sign for Al-Ettifaq and reunite with Steven Gerrard, which would see the 33-year-old quadruple his wages.
The ECHO understands Liverpool are still awaiting an official approach for the England international and there is no appetite from inside the club to lose a player of Henderson's importance ahead of a critical campaign.
Losing the 33-year-old would come as a blow to Jurgen Klopp on the back of James Milner's summer exit, who would lose his skipper and vice-captain in the same transfer window if a move to the Middle East materialises. Both individuals have been known for their ability to set the standards throughout the Anfield career, something Lampard has insisted supporters often overlook.
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Speaking on The Diary Of A CEO Podcast, the ex-Everton and Chelsea manager said: "If you're going to make a mistake in a game, I've got no problem with that. If you're not going to run for your team-mate or work through the week, with an idea that when I train on Monday that's got to have a direct relation to what Saturday is going to look like, I probably can either get upset with the player or distance the player.
"When you're working with a group, you have to be careful of that one because not every player has your mentality. So you either have to try and bring them up to the party or, if not, they're going to have to not be there if you're going to
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