Sadio Mane claims £20m Liverpool ace is sometimes 'stiff' in training

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has poked fun at Reds captain Jordan Henderson for apparently being “stiff” in training sometimes.

The 31-year-old has etched his name in Anfield folklore over the past few years.

Henderson went from criticism in his early years to captaining Liverpool to the biggest trophies in club football.

The £20million man lifted the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Supercup and Club World Cup in the last few years.

There’s no doubting how hard Henderson works on the pitch.

But speaking to Soccer AM, Mane jokingly alleged that the veteran isn’t always the same in training.

“When we do rondos, you have to pass Hendo the correct ball,” said the forward.

“As otherwise he won’t move and then we laugh at him – ‘stiff, stiff!’

“In the game his energy is incredible and he’s always working hard, but training obviously not the same maybe!”

It’s quite strange to hear that Henderson is apparently “stiff” in training – such a contrast from his efforts on the pitch.

But nevertheless, if it works, it works – and with Liverpool looking amazing once again this season, if it’s not broken, why fix it?

Henderson has already made 23 appearances this season, an everpresent for the most part.

Liverpool are scheduled to face Leicester away next Tuesday and will hope to make it two wins in a row against the Foxes.

Sadio Mane claims £20m Liverpool ace is sometimes ‘stiff’ in training