Jordan Henderson admits he received text messages asking him about problems at Liverpool amid rumours of a bust-up and claims Jurgen Klopp is ready to quit.
But the Reds captain was quick to rubbish the wild rumours, reiterating what Liverpool boss Klopp revealed earlier in the week.
The rumours have emerged on the back of Liverpool's woeful form, which has seen them fall to sixth in the Premier League table.
Henderson told BT Sport: "I got a few texts about the rumours - as the manager said, it was all a load of rubbish. People can blow things out of proportion." He added: "We've got to go through tough times, not only in football but also in life.
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