The midfielder played an influential role in securing three points for the Reds at Southampton on Friday night after being introduced in a more advanced position in the second half at St Mary’s.
Henderson was involved in both late goals of the 3-1 comeback win, releasing Mohamed Salah on the counter-attack to put Klopp’s side in front and then rushing forward to knock home Roberto Firmino’s cross and guarantee their return to the Premier League summit.
“That goal meant so much to him and to us.