Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has hailed striker Divock Origi as an extremely important player for the Reds.

Henderson believes that the 21-year-old is only getting better and will play a huge role for the Merseyside club this season.

"Since he's come into the club he has progressed throughout his time here and he is getting better and better," Henderson said on LFC TV.

"I thought he finished last season brilliantly and then got a bad injury, but he is looking sharp in pre-season again and I think he is going to have a big season because he is a big player for us."