Jurgen Klopp claims Jordan Henderson will remain a key part of Liverpool's midfield despite the arrivals of Fabinho and Naby Keita.
Liverpool captain Henderson has returned to pre-season training after helping England reach the World Cup semi-finals.
But with the 28-year-old given an extended break following Russia 2018, Liverpool have thrived in his absence, crushing Napoli 5-0 in Dublin on Saturday, while they also overcame Premier League rivals Manchester United 4-1 in the International Champions Cup.
Klopp, though, insists the midfielder remains in his plans for the 2018-19 season, with Fabinho and Keita's signings addressing the loss of Emre Can to Juventus.