PREM: Watford v Liverpool preview

Watford v Liverpool preview

Liverpool have Jordan Henderson available when they travel to Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.

The midfielder returned from injury before the international break but then missed England's Nations League win over Croatia on Sunday as a precaution after struggling with a hamstring issue in the build-up.

However, Jurgen Klopp says Henderson "looks like he is ready to play" as Liverpool start a vital week.

They are two points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City, while Watford are seventh, having drawn with Southampton and lost to Newcastle in their last two outings.

The Hornets were beaten 5-0 in their last meeting with Liverpool, but head coach Javi Gracia said: "We will be loyal to our style and play the way we usually do, but knowing we have to be careful with their players because they are very, very good.

"We know we are playing against this team and you need to play at a high level doing your best.

"It will be very, very demanding and if you make a mistake, they punish you. We will have our possibilities, but we want to enjoy playing the game and we try to get a good result."

Watford will have midfielder Etienne Capoue available following suspension.

Defender Sebastian Prodl has also been training again following his leg problem so could be involved. Venezuela forward Adalberto Penaranda has received his work permit, but is not expected to be thrown straight into action.

Midfielder Tom Cleverley is stepping up his rehabilitation after a combination of hamstring and Achilles trouble, along with defender Daryl Janmaat (knee).

Henderson is available for Liverpool but Adam Lallana misses out with a minor problem.