OPINION
Jordan Henderson has often gone under the radar for Liverpool this season but he has come to the fore in recent weeks with his performances in the middle of the park. Operating further up the pitch as a defensive-minded playmaker, the England international has been exceptional and that did not change against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. He might not have been creating chance after chance but he did break up play in an advanced role, taking the pressure off his defenders time and again. When he did create an opportunity, it was a gilt edged one, his lofted ball into the box giving Sadio Mane a clear header at goal which would have been harder to miss than hit the back of the net. It is no wonder that the Reds faithful are absolutely in love with him on Twitter and there will be some fears over his status after appearing to pick up an injury. He suits his new role to the ground – fans and Jurgen Klopp alike will be hoping he is fit enough to continue playing there in the coming weeks.
Live4Liverpool has gathered a selection of the Reds supporters drooling tweets:
https://twitter.com/ActiveAlisson/status/1117467518585769986
Wonderful goal…Henderson a different player further up the pitch#LFC
— mark (@cornishsportG) April 14, 2019
Henderson making some brilliant runs into the box. Only a matter of time untill he gets on the end of one ?
— LFC Gov (@lfctransfershq) April 14, 2019
Also I love Jordan Henderson with my entire heart #LFC #LFCFamily #LIVCHE #YNWA
— ? dreaaaa ? (@drdrea_x) April 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/stevo82lfc/status/1117468635939971072
Jordan Henderson really excelling in his new role, that’s what we’ve been missing ? #LFC
— ?motlakase?? (@lokomoch) April 14, 2019
Great industry by Henderson and then that cross. Fantastic. #LFC
— AC Wheeler (@WheelerIII) April 14, 2019
Henderson absolutely brilliant there. New lease of life in this role #LFC
— George Reid (@reid1892) April 14, 2019
If Henderson had been playing as a number 8 since Klopp came he’d be worth £200m+ now #LIVCHE #LFC
— Lennon (@lennon__h) April 14, 2019
Henderson is like a new signing @LFC
— Mister K (@SamShobowale) April 14, 2019
