Flamengo manager Jorge Jesus has lauded Jordan Henderson by describing the Liverpool captain as the best midfielder in the world.

Jesus saw Henderson up close when Liverpool defeated Jesus' Flamengo side 1-0 in the Club World Cup final.

The Reds needed extra time to be crowned world champions with Roberto Firmino scoring the winning goal in the 99th minute during the December fixture.

Jordan Henderson has been described as the world's best midfielder by Jorge Jesus

Jesus stands on the touchline as he watches his side face Liverpool in the Club World Cup final

Despite Firmino's goalscoring exploits, it was Henderson who stole the attention of Jesus, which has led to the Flamengo manager's praise.

Jesus told CMTV: 'Henderson is the best midfielder in the world in his position.

'[Jurgen Klopp] never drops him, but the two offensive midfielders, [Naby] Keita and [Georginio] Wijnaldum, sometimes are replaced.

'The other players are always the same.'

Henderson looks set to become the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League title this season as Jurgen Klopp's side are 13 points clear of second-placed Leicester with a game in hand.

The 29-year-old is also a key member of Gareth Southgate's England side and is likely to start for the Three Lions next summer during the European Championship.

Henderson's Liverpool face a tricky trip to face Jose Mourinho's Tottenham on Saturday and then host rivals Manchester United next Sunday as they continue their quest to win their first Premier League title.