Liverpool fans love Jordan Henderson's message to "enemies" after the goal

The skipper of Liverpool Jordan Henderson has more than his share of critics.

The midfielder is a polarizing member of Jurgen Klopp's squad, but continues to play a vital role in their Premier League title fight.

The English international came into play and scored the third goal of the 3-1 win against Southampton on Friday night – and the 28-year-old's fans loved his celebration.

Henderson immediately cut his hands in his ears with what most people felt was a clear message to those who criticized him throughout the campaign.

"Henderson shut down all enemies," wrote a fan.

Another replied "it's a team match" and they need to "stop breaking our captain who gives everything to the club".

Another added "that he had the class when he arrived, changed the game," while another declared that he "literally gave them all the seats to be seated. to sit ", so many people have declared" to worship ".

After the match, Henderson praised the importance of his goal: to get a huge result in their title bid.

He told Sky Sports: "We know that every game is huge for us.

"We know we have to win every game, so tonight was another big game, I thought the guys showed a good character in the first half under a bit of pressure, to get out and go 1-1 in half. thought it was good for us.

"And then, go out and win in the second half, I thought it was a big performance and a big result."

Henderson added, "It was an important goal, I have not often been in these positions this season because I played a bigger role but I had conversations with the manager, I thought I could influence things. a little higher and luckily I was able to influence things and contribute. "