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Henderson fired up for battle against 'fantastic leader' De Rossi

The Reds captain cannot wait to face his Roma counterpart in the Champions League semi-finals as they gear up for an Anfield meeting

Jordan Henderson is relishing the prospect of playing against Daniele De Rossi when Liverpool host Roma on Tuesday.

The Italians visit Anfield for the first leg of their first Champions League semi-final since 1984, the year in which these teams met in the final.

De Rossi produced a superb performance in the stunning 3-0 win over Barcelona that booked Roma's place in the last four, and Henderson is prepared for a tough battle against his opposing captain.