The midfielder is confident that Liverpool can absorb the blow of losing its captain and make progress next season.
Steven Gerrard's departure for the LA Galaxy will be a "big loss" to Liverpool, but Jordan Henderson reckons the side can improve in the captain's absence.
Gerrard scored the winner against QPR on Saturday, having missed a penalty in what looks set to be his penultimate Anfield appearance.
It kept alive Liverpool's top-four hopes and UEFA Champions League football is what is expected on Merseyside, with Henderson believing a bright future is in store for the club — even if the long-serving talisman is heading to the United States.