Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has responds to claims that Jordan Henderson was forced out in the last transfer window.
The England international ended his 12-year association with the club after joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq FC in July.
Henderson recently revealed that he joined Steven Gerrard's side to feel "wanted and valued" despite the widespread criticism of his move to Saudi Arabia.
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Klopp has now revealed that the big reason for Henderson's departure was down to him not being a guarantied starter this season.
"Hendo said the truth. That's how it was. We had talks, I told him I wanted him to stay but we talked about maybe not playing regularly," Klopp said, as per Goal.
"I cannot tell a player they can have 50 games because I don't know that. "
In our relationship, I thought it was important we speak about 'what happens if'. Hendo, I love him but he was not great when they didn't play, [James] Milner and Lucas [Leiva] were the same. So we talk about that now."
"So, in Hendo's ears and mind, he thought I didn't want him there. If I said Hendo would be the main man for me he would stay but I couldn't.
"That's why it's better he moved on. Not a bit of bad blood. Captain of best Liverpool team in the Premier League era."
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