Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says they have to win every game as the Anfield club prepare for their Champions League semi-final with Villarreal, followed by Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United. Jurgen Klopp's side are still on for what would be a remarkable quadruple, vying with Manchester City for the league title, and faciing a two-legged tie with Villarreal to reach the Champions League final.
After already winning the League Cup, Liverpool will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final next month, but Henderson says they won't take their eye off the ball despite the challenge of competing on so many fronts. And he has underlined that they will need their full squad to play a part, suggesting there could be some changes to the starting XI at Newcastle on Saturday lunchtime.
Manager Klopp has already voiced his displeasure at having to play the early Premier League fixture following their European exertions on Wednesday, but with a strong squad available to them, he could make several changes without weakening his side. Henderson for one, knows everyone has to step up.
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"Motivation for us is just winning," he said ahead of Wednesday night's game at Anfield. "We have to win every game, no matter who it's against. Got to focus on that.
"We don't get carried away and give everything. It's boring but we've done that all season. What we'll do in the next few weeks too.
"The lads have kept improving and the biggest thing is the mentality, the desire to win. It's there every game. If we give everything, it'll give us a great chance to win. Yes, big few weeks coming up but we need to use everyone in the squad and keep the focus."
Newcastle, of course, have won their last six games at St James' Park, and are unbeaten at home in the league since Manchester City's 4-0 win in mid-December. However, they last beat Liverpool on home soil way back in 2015, drawing the same fixture 0-0 last season.
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