Jordan Henderson is ready to dance his way into the title race for Liverpool — after beating an injury that baffled experts

JORDAN HENDERSON is ready to dance his way into the title race — after beating an injury that baffled experts.

The England star, 25, is finally back for Liverpool following three months of hell on the sidelines.

Henderson’s chronic heel problem perplexed English rugby experts and the Aussie cricket side.

But Royal BALLET doctors finally helped him back on his feet — and now the midfielder wants to show Jurgen Klopp he can be part of Liverpool’s Midsummer Night’s — championship — Dream.

Former Sunderland man Henderson pulls on the Kop captain’s armband again at St James’ Park tomorrow — and cannot wait for the stick.

Henderson says Royal Ballet docs have helped him

He grinned: “It will music to my ears as it means I am back playing.

“It’s been so difficult and there have been times when I’ve been pretty down as we couldn’t find the answers.

“With my metatarsal, I knew exactly what kind of timescale I’d be out for.”

Henderson’s chronic heel problem, plantar fasciitis to be precise, left him in agony.

It is also an injury with no definite cure — and Liverpool’s medical team should know.

After all, they contacted Twickenham chiefs, Australian cricket team experts and even the Royal Ballet.

Twickers because of the strain on heels in the scrum, Aussie doctor Peter Brukner — an ex-Anfield employee — for the speed a pace bowler slams his foot into the ground.

And the Royal Ballet because dancing puts more pressure on your feet than almost any sport or pastime.

In the early days of trying to play through it, Henderson broke the OTHER foot.

And after trying different training methods, injections and nerve blockers, Kop physios just had to accept it was largely a case of giving the injury time to heel.

Henderson admitted: “It was unbearable every time I planted my foot — a burning, stabbing, nervy pain, even when I was just lying in bed.

“And there isn’t a timescale — there isn’t really a cure.

“We spoke to quite a few experts all over the world but there is nothing set in stone.”

Henderson has yet to play under new boss Jurgen Klopp due to injury Getty

In Henderson’s absence, Liverpool axed Brendan Rodgers, appointed Klopp and went from stagnating to soaring — leaving him fighting to regain his place.

But he said: “The good thing is the amount of games we have. It’s one every four or five days, so the squad will have to be rotated to keep everyone fit.”

But now he is back, there is still a nagging doubt the problem could return at any moment. Henderson admitted: “There are maybe times in a game when I feel it a little bit and I am thinking ‘is it back?’

“But I must just concentrate on playing football.”

So what about those who reckon it proves Sir Alex Ferguson was right all those years ago when he insisted Henderson’s running style would lead to injury problems?

He said: “I don’t think it has anything to do with my gait — but his comments didn’t bother me then and won’t now.”

Liverpool have hit such a red-hot run of form under new boss Klopp that they are now being tipped as title outsiders.

Adam Lallana has described playing under the German as “fun” — and it is an approach Klopp is keen to maintain.

The Kop boss said: “I like to see them play with a smile on their face. No one plays it with a frown.

“You have to be ready to enjoy what you’re doing — that’s best for everyone.

Liverpool have hit red-hot run of form under new boss Klopp

“Football can be hard work but with a smile it looks easier and that’s enough to make you enjoy it.”

Liverpool have won seven of their last eight matches under Klopp, raising comparisons with his Bundesliga miracle at Borussia Dortmund.

But he said: “You can’t compare the situations. It’s not our job to find completely new football, you have to be a genius for that. We try to make the best with the players we have.”

But Klopp has suffered a setback with the news Danny Ings does not expect to play again this season.

The former Burnley striker, 23, suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in training.

And he admitted: “When I got the injury I said straight away I will play again before the season finishes.

“But I think with the advice I’ve had of the surgeons and physios, I know they won’t risk me. Yet I know I am going to come back extremely strong.”