NEWS:Darwin Nunez to wear No.9 shirt for 2023-24

NEWS:Darwin Nunez to wear No.9 shirt for 2023-24

Darwin Nunez poses with his new No.9 Liverpool shirt
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Darwin Nunez will wear the No.9 jersey for Liverpool for 2023-24.

The forward has opted to take the number that was left vacant after the departure of Roberto Firmino upon the expiry of his contract earlier this summer.

Fans who have already purchased new 2023-24 home and away jerseys printed with the name ‘Darwin’ and the number ‘27’ will be personally reimbursed by Nunez with a like-for-like exchange for a ‘Darwin 9’ shirt.

The exchange only applies to all ‘Darwin 27’ 2023-24 home and away shirts or kits purchased in official club retail outlets, via the official LFC online store or LFC Store app. Any qualifying shirts or kit must be returned with proof of purchase by 11.59pm BST on Saturday August 19, 2023. Full terms and conditions are available here.

Any ‘Darwin 27’ shirts and kit exchanged will be retained by the club and donated to LFC Foundation.

Get your 2023-24 LFC kit at our online store here
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How Will Jordan Henderson React to His New Role, if He Stays…
In any sporting venture, especially within a team-oriented enterprise, the peak years of production will always descend towards the final days of combat. It could be that a few players regress but are held up by the surrounding cast, or it could be (much like at Anfield) that a raft of assets have been held onto for too long. Any career can be shortened due to injury or lack of desire; however, the mentality and importance of an individual may see certain footballers evolve and adapt, thereby becoming something that can extend longevity. With this scenario requires an openness to change, which must then be embraced.

Under the Jürgen Klopp reign, the likes of James Milner and Roberto Firmino saw their respective starting roles reduced in line with their regression. With both players we saw an acceptance in their new realities before moving down the footballing pyramid to lesser clubs. On the flip side of that coin, we have also seen the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo unable to accept a lessening role at an elite football club, instead choosing to take the vast amounts of money on offer from a less competitive environment. In the curious case of Liverpool’s long-term captain, Jordan Henderson, it appears that he has rejected the increased wealth and lighter workload on offer in Saudi Arabia, with a mindset to reaffirm his commitment to his beloved German manager. I suspect the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have shown what lies ahead for the former Sunderland man, as Jörg Schmadtke continued to circle other first team targets. Adjustment is the only means of progression for our 33-year-old skipper, as he continues his path into athletic retirement.

I believe football is in major transition. Since the increased visualization of social media and the recent popularity of football in the Middle East, there has certainly created a new dynamic in the soccer sphere. I myself have struggled to navigate my way through this current transfer window, with fees now approaching the height of lunacy. As sportswashing, sanctions, and 115 charges create controversy, the long-term future of football appears in the balance. In much the same way that Golf and cricket have had to adapt to the new world, it does feel like a major shift is around the corner, as a raft of players start to flee European football for the Saudi Professional League.

As a man that is now well into his fourth decade of existence, I probably hold many ideologies and wants that do not always mesh with where we are headed. For instance, I have been utterly enthralled by the ongoing Ashes series and eagerly await the upcoming fourth test match at Old Trafford next week. With the long-term series in the balance, I have been delighted to see how something can still invigorate and prove its worth in this complicated world. Test cricket has always been a bedrock of English sport, with various incarnations of Twenty20 at times threatening the essence of the longer game. Though I have question marks over the physical capabilities of our LFC skipper, Jordan Henderson, I have been impressed by his desire to prove his critics wrong and snub the riches that were rumoured to have offered to him by Ettifaq FC, who are managed by his former captain, Steven Gerrard. That may of course change, yet for the moment it appears that the man in possession of the armband is intent on staying put.

🚨 NEW: Jordan Henderson is contemplating a move to Saudi Arabia to join Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq. [@_ChrisBascombe | Telegraph] pic.twitter.com/x9SxcWQVSt

— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) July 12, 2023

The entire playing and coaching staff of Liverpool Football Club were given a rude awakening last season, as the efforts and desire of a lethargic and overly successful group saw them outworked and outplayed on multiple occasions. This jolt and much needed reality check has seen positive movement in the transfer market unfold, with some good business very likely to still be carried out. The eternal loyalties that had been handed out by our former Borussia Dortmund manager may now have been sidestepped, with a renewed desire to get back to the Premier Leagues top table. I saw a change in our manager last season, one which was threatening to damage the reputation of his club and his own abilities. No matter how much this great man wants to keep those closest by his side, I now see a football coach that wants to start winning silverware again. With that and the transitional period we find ourselves, this shake-up must have awakened a few senior professionals that became too comfortable in their roles. Just recently we saw the efforts being put in by our 77-cap England veteran, as he prepares to battle the young crowd for a first team shirt.

You can see the caption below.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 11, 2023

The need to up one’s game is clearly something that has driven Jordan Henderson to take on a radical fitness regime. You could tell from the reaction of some of his teammates that this kind of physicality was a new thing for their skipper, which indicates his need to improve himself in readiness for preseason. I do think this loyal servant which has amassed an incredible 492 appearances for the Reds will stay, though in the knowledge that his previously exclusive position in the first team is now not guaranteed. A fighting comeback and some impactful performances from the bench and in the Europa League may well be forthcoming, I just hope Jürgen Klopp’s most trusted leader is ready to evolve and become what this squad of players needs him to be.

If he stays at Anfield that is…

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Report: Gareth Southgate set to have really important conversation with ‘outstanding’ Liverpool player
England manager Gareth Southgate is likely to discuss Jordan Henderson’s potential exit from Liverpool with the player himself.

Shock news from last night puts Henderson on the verge of leaving the Reds after 12 years at the club. An eye-watering offer from Saudi Arabia looks set to rob Liverpool of their captain.

But the deal isn’t done just yet. And according to The Daily Mail, Henderson will weigh up the effect leaving Anfield for a footballing backwater could have on his international career.

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The 33-year-old is said to ‘greatly respect’ England boss Southgate. As a result, it’s claimed it be ‘unfeasible’ that the two men wouldn’t discuss the implications of Henderson leaving for the Middle East.

What exactly it could mean for the Liverpool captain’s international career is reportedly ‘unclear.’ However, the suggestion is that whatever Southgate says is likely to have a big influence on Henderson’s decision.

Henderson set for Southgate talks

One of the key reasons this Henderson situation is so bizarre is because of what leaving could do to his England chances.

Already 33, the former Sunderland man had started to be edged out prior to last year’s World Cup. But during the tournament in Qatar, Henderson reasserted his importance to Southgate.

Since then, the Reds skipper has continued to be a big part of the Three Lions squad. Just as it is at Liverpool, his guiding hand over youngsters like Jude Bellingham is seen as being crucial.

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The veteran has already suggested that he intends to stick around as far into the future as the 2026 World Cup. And in fairness to him, if he stays at the top, then why not? As Jurgen Klopp once said via The Daily Mail, Henderson is and has been an ‘outstanding’ player.

But heading off for a pay-day in the Middle East would change all of that. A man of publicly scrupulous morals, it’s hard to see Southgate putting up with the circus going on in Saudi Arabia. He also has plenty of other options to choose from who are all playing at a much higher level.

Curtis Jones, for example, is just one of the players who look ready to make a push for the Euro 2024 squad next summer.

Knowing the stock Henderson puts in playing for England, it’s not out of the question that Southgate can convince him not to go. But at this point, it looks like Jordan’s mind is made up.

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Jordan Henderson considering Steven Gerrard reunion at Al Ettifaq
Jordan Henderson is considering an approach from Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq over a move away from Liverpool this summer, 90min understands.

Al Ettifaq have recently unveiled Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their new manager and the boss is now working to try and bolster his new squad to keep up with the wave of aggressive recruitment from across the Saudi Pro League.

Gerrard is pushing to convince Henderson to make the move to Al Ettifaq and club officials have laid out their proposal for the 33-year-old Liverpool captain, who is understood to be considering the offer on the table.

90min understands that Henderson has not yet ruled out a move to Al Ettifaq and Liverpool are giving the midfielder time to make a decision.

Reds manager Jurgen Klopp has, however, made it clear to Henderson that he does not want to part ways with the England international and he remains a big part of his plans.

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Should Henderson decide to accept Al Ettifaq’s offer, 90min understands Liverpool will not stand in his way and will enter into negotiations with the Saudi side to try and thrash out a deal.

Henderson still has two years remaining on the four-year contract he signed back in 2021 and so an agreement would have to be reached over a transfer fee if he is to leave Liverpool this summer.

His 12 years at Anfield have yielded 492 appearances in all competitions, with Henderson wearing the captain’s armband in Liverpool’s famous Champions League and Premier League triumphs in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

However, Henderson saw his role in the first team limited last season, making just 23 starts in the Premier League, and the summer arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have only added to the competition for minutes in Klopp’s midfield.

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