Jordan Henderson found suspension "difficult"

Jordan Henderson has admitted that he found it "difficult" to be suspended for Liverpool's last three Premier League matches.

The midfielder was sent off in stoppage time during the 3-2 win over Manchester City last month, forcing him to sit out the games against Norwich City, Crystal Palace and Chelsea.

The 23-year-old, who will be available for this weekend's match against Newcastle United, told the Liverpool Echo: "It was difficult, but my job was to encourage the lads and try and get them up for the game as much as I could. I just tried to help as much as I could, especially with the young players.

"It's hard, because you want to play. You're frustrated because you're not out there. But you're just like a fan really, you want the lads to do well.

"I kick every ball when I'm watching. And you do see a different side to the game. I learnt a few new things in those three games."

Liverpool head into their final match of the season two points behind league leaders Manchester City.