Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson flies to United States for treatment on heel problem

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has travelled to the United States in order to find a cure for his heel injury. 

The England midfielder flew to New York with club doctor Andy Massey on Monday and will visit orthopaedic specialist Dr James Cozzarelli in New Jersey, where he will undergo treatment on the injury. 

Henderson has missed Liverpool's last three matches against Arsenal, West Ham and Manchester United, but it is believed surgery to correct the injury is not being considered at this stage. 

The 25-year-old limped out of Liverpool's 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Bournemouth on August 17 and has not featured since for Brendan Rodgers' side.

 

Rodgers had hoped Henderson would return following the international break, but the Liverpool boss could face the prospect of being without him for an extended period. 

A return date has not be set, though it is hoped Henderson's visit to Cozzarelli will help identify the issue and accelerate his recovery. 

Liverpool have struggled in the absence of their newly-appointed skipper, picking up just one point from nine and suffering back-to-back defeats to West Ham and Manchester United.