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Gini Wijnaldum has saluted the leadership qualities of Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.

The Reds skipper inspired Jurgen Klopp’s side to a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Friday night and Wijnaldum says Henderson commands respect in the dressing room.

“Jordan is a good captain,” Wijnaldum told the ECHO.

“He’s always trying to help everyone. He speaks with players and gets them to keep their focus.

“He leads by example and he’s a good leader for this team.

“I’m new here and he’s done a lot to help me settle in.”

The pair have developed a good understanding at the heart of Klopp’s midfield and were key to Liverpool’s triumph in the capital.

“We talk with each other a lot and I’m enjoying playing alongside Jordan,” he added.

“The partnership gives me a good feeling and I think it’s the same for him.

“We are open to each other and we try to help each other out on the field.

“It’s going well in the midfield with Jordan and I hope we can keep it like that for a long time.”

(Image: 2016 Getty Images)

Henderson made the match-winning contribution against Chelsea with an unstoppable 25-yarder.

“It was a beautiful goal by Jordan,” Wijnaldum said.

“It was great for him personally and incredible for the team because it helped us to get the three points.

“The second goal was so important because it gave us the kind of lead we deserved. I know he had a difficult time with injuries last season but now he’s showing his qualities.”