EPL 2016/17: 5 things we learned from Leicester City's 3-1 win over Liverpool

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27:  Wes Morgan of Leicester City (L) celebrates with team mates  after the full time whistle during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool at The King Power Stadium on February 27, 2017 in Leicester, England.  (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
The Leicester of last season is back

#3 Henderson conspicuous by his absence

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11:  Jordan Henderson of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on February 11, 2017 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Liverpool were run ragged in Hendo’s absence

Until he scored, Philippe Coutinho was doing the Mesut Ozil act. The Brazilian was on the same missing list as Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, who, was legitimately absent through injury.

Henderson was left behind in Liverpool after sustaining a foot injury in training on Friday. The 26-year-old is very much the anchor of Klopp’s midfield, quickly retrieving possession and maintaining their trademark pressing game. His absence was felt as Liverpool’s midfield was easily overrun on numerous occasions by an energetic and passionate Leicester side.

The midfielder is also a doubt for Saturday’s clash against Arsenal in the Premier League.

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