Jordan Henderson has claimed that Emre Can's sending off in Liverpool's Premier League defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium was "a little harsh."

The Germany Under-21 international picked up a second booking for a foul on Danny Welbeck late on in their 4-1 defeat, which means that he will miss the team's FA Cup quarter-final replay with Blackburn Rovers next week.

Henderson, who wore the captain's armband this afternoon, told BT Sport: "I thought it was a little harsh. I felt he just tried to press shim, slipped and went into the player. It is a blow that he is now suspended."

Liverpool are also currently missing captain Steven Gerrard and defender Martin Skrtel throughout suspension.