Jordan Henderson pushing for Everton return

Jordan Henderson is desperately trying to regain his fitness to return for Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Everton.

The Liverpool skipper has been out of action since injuring his foot during a training session last month but took part in last week’s warm weather training camp in Tenerife.

Henderson will step up his recovery at Liverpool’s Melwood base this week in the hope of returning for the battle against the Bluenoses.

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Meanwhile, Reds’ midfielder Philippe Coutinho says the boys are fired up for the visit of Everton.

“We will be ready,” said the Brazilian. “The derby is a very special match for everyone, the fans and the players.

“We know what it means. The people of Liverpool live this match with so much emotion and this time it is even more because Everton have improved so much in recent weeks.

“We know it won’t be easy, but we know we have to to win, for our fans, for our morale and for everybody.”