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How Jordan Henderson become a disgrace to Liverpool and England saga

Liverpool: Klopp could sign perfect Szoboszlai partner in £16k-p/w “leader”
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ANGUS SINCLAIR
PUBLISHED 9 HOURS AGO
The Reds are expected to be active in the January transfer window…

Liverpool enjoyed a tremendous summer transfer window that has completely transformed last season’s sapped midfield, but could yet continue to bolster their options in January.

Who are Liverpool interested in signing?
The Reds struggled in the Premier League last season and finished fifth at the end of a disappointing year, but Jurgen Klopp did not rest on his laurels and made a wealth of acquisitions to restore the midfield.

This was carried out at the expense of a defensive addition, despite many viewing a centre-back as a priority; according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Liverpool are still interested in Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, though they are unlikely to issue a swoop this winter.

Instead, as per O’Rourke, it appears the club are poised to pounce on Brazilian machine Andre, who was pursued during the summer but not granted a departure by Fluminense.

The 22-year-old could be a successor to Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara – whose contract expires in the summer – and would complete the rebuild by occupying the No. 6 position in Klopp’s squad.

How good is Andre?
Liverpool were pushing hard to sign Andre in the summer but ultimately failed to secure his signature, with his Brazilian outfit reluctant to part with him midway through the league season and having

Sources such as Sky Sports revealed that offers such as £20m were floating about, but it swiftly became clear that Fluminense were unwilling to discuss finalities for such a figure.

And rightly so; Andre has started 20 times in the Brasileiro Serie A this term, dazzling having completed 95% of his passes, making 2.1 tackles and 8.0 ball recoveries per match and succeeding with 70% of his dribbles and 62% of his ground duels.

The “leader” – as he has been hailed by talent scout Jacek Kulig – also ranks among the top 1% of midfielders among relevant leagues for pass completion and passes attempted, and the top 10% for successful take-ons per 90, as per FBref.

With his tough-tackling, tenacious approach and supreme level of ball-playing ability, Liverpool would finally have the specialist needed to occupy the holding position at the heart of the midfield.

His arrival would only unlock the already remarkable talents of Dominik Szoboszlai, who joined the Anfield side from RB Leipzig for £60m in the summer.

Szoboszlai was hailed a “generational talent” by journalist Marcel Moeller prior to his move to Merseyside, but it’s swiftly becoming clear that he is possibly the most influential arrival in a long time under Klopp’s tutelage, having pumped energy and enthusiasm into the team in abundance.

The £16k-per-week Andre’s composure and control in the middle would only enhance, and perhaps complete, the midfield, bringing out the very best of Szoboszlai’s limitless talents.

The £120k-per-week Hungarian ranks among the top 11% of positional peers across Europe’s top five leagues for pass completion and progressive passes, the top 85 for shot-creating actions, the top 7% for clearances and the top 1% for blocks per 90.

With his output and technicality charging the fold, Andre’s stability and constant-flowing stream of passes will only allow Szoboszlai to weave into even greater positions.

It could be a match made in heaven, and one that would be crucial for Liverpool in ensuring the promising start to the season is sustained and built upon when crossing the winter mark that can fell so many aspiring outfits.

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Jordan Henderson sends 21-word message after former Liverpool star booed during England game
Former Liverpool club captain Jordan Henderson was booed by some England supporters as the Three Lions beat Australia 1-0 at Wembley via an Ollie Watkins goal.

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Jordan Henderson was booed by some England fans against Australia. (Image: Photo by Alex Pantling – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has broken his silence after facing boos from some England fans following his transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Henderson, who captained England against Australia in Harry Kane’s absence, expressed his pride in leading his country despite the negative reception.

The midfielder’s exit from Liverpool sparked controversy, as he reunited with former teammate Steven Gerrard at his new club. In an interview with The Athletic, Henderson opened up about the criticism he received and described feeling ‘hurt’ by it.

Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia drew anger from Liverpool fans and LGBTQ+ groups who had previously considered him an ally. The midfielder’s first match under the arch at Wembley since speaking out about his transfer was met with jeers from the crowd.

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However, Henderson remained defiant and took to social media to share a message about the honor of representing his country and leading the team out at Wembley. “Always an honor to represent my country, never take it for granted,” he posted on Instagram. “(It’s) Extra special to lead the team out at Wembley.”

England manager Gareth Southgate stood by Henderson despite his move to a relatively unknown league. Southgate defended the midfielder during an appearance on talkSPORT, emphasizing his exceptional contributions to the national team.

“He is a player who has won 79 caps for England. His commitment and what he has delivered for England is exceptional,” Southgate said post-match. “His role within the group both on and off pitch is phenomenally important. He is the one who took Jude Bellingham under his wing and is a role model for the group in his professionalism and approach to every part of his work.”

Henderson’s journey since leaving Liverpool has been met with mixed reactions. While some fans have criticized his decision, others have acknowledged his contributions to the club during his time as captain.

Liverpool.com says: Henderson should not be surprised by the depth of feeling towards him from certain parts of the football landscape. Those who have been hurt by his move to Saudi Arabia are entitled to their opinion. The boos may well be something he has to get used to.

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Jordan Henderson sends 21-word message after former Liverpool star booed during England game
Former Liverpool club captain Jordan Henderson was booed by some England supporters as the Three Lions beat Australia 1-0 at Wembley via an Ollie Watkins goal.

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ByMatt AddisonLiverpool.com Editor
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Jordan Henderson was booed by some England fans against Australia.
Jordan Henderson was booed by some England fans against Australia. (Image: Photo by Alex Pantling – The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has broken his silence after facing boos from some England fans following his transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Henderson, who captained England against Australia in Harry Kane’s absence, expressed his pride in leading his country despite the negative reception.

The midfielder’s exit from Liverpool sparked controversy, as he reunited with former teammate Steven Gerrard at his new club. In an interview with The Athletic, Henderson opened up about the criticism he received and described feeling ‘hurt’ by it.

Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia drew anger from Liverpool fans and LGBTQ+ groups who had previously considered him an ally. The midfielder’s first match under the arch at Wembley since speaking out about his transfer was met with jeers from the crowd.

READ MORE: Liverpool has ‘contacted’ ideal sporting director to continue Jürgen Klopp 2.0 transfer rebuild

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However, Henderson remained defiant and took to social media to share a message about the honor of representing his country and leading the team out at Wembley. “Always an honor to represent my country, never take it for granted,” he posted on Instagram. “(It’s) Extra special to lead the team out at Wembley.”

England manager Gareth Southgate stood by Henderson despite his move to a relatively unknown league. Southgate defended the midfielder during an appearance on talkSPORT, emphasizing his exceptional contributions to the national team.

“He is a player who has won 79 caps for England. His commitment and what he has delivered for England is exceptional,” Southgate said post-match. “His role within the group both on and off pitch is phenomenally important. He is the one who took Jude Bellingham under his wing and is a role model for the group in his professionalism and approach to every part of his work.”

Henderson’s journey since leaving Liverpool has been met with mixed reactions. While some fans have criticized his decision, others have acknowledged his contributions to the club during his time as captain.

Liverpool.com says: Henderson should not be surprised by the depth of feeling towards him from certain parts of the football landscape. Those who have been hurt by his move to Saudi Arabia are entitled to their opinion. The boos may well be something he has to get used to.

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You may notice the below message on a small number of Liverpool.com articles. We like to innovate and this is part of a trial to look at whether AI can help speed up the publishing process. We will always declare where this happens.

This article was crafted with the help of AI tools, based on a piece first written by Stephen Killen for the Liverpool ECHO. You can read the original piece by clicking here. A Liverpool.com news editor reviewed this content before it was published. You can report any errors to matt.addison@reachplc.com.

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