Jordan Henderson could face challenging season ahead at Liverpool as per Dean Jones
As Liverpool prepares for a summer of significant changes, Jordan Henderson remain set to face a challenging campaign in the upcoming season given his age and obviously declining levels of performance.
At 32, Jordan Henderson‘s role within the squad could decrease, according to football journalist Dean Jones. Hendo’s importance to the Liverpool side has been evident over the years, as he featured in 35 out of 38 Premier League games last season.
However, with a busy transfer window ahead, and despite his contract running until 2025 (Transfermarkt), Jones believes that the Reds’ skipper will enter a new phase of his career at Anfield.
Tough times for the Reds’ skipper?
While Jordan Henderson is likely to stay with the club, Jones emphasizes that he may no longer be one of the first names on the team sheet. This shift in his status will require careful management and adaptation from both Henderson and manager Jurgen Klopp.
The evolution of the Liverpool squad, along with the potential arrival of new players, will likely play a significant role in determining Henderson’s position. The midfielder’s experience, leadership qualities, and tactical versatility make him an invaluable asset to the team, but it is evident that he will need to adapt to a potentially different role on the pitch.
Here is what Jones told GiveMeSport exclusively via ECHO:
“I think he’ll stay at the club, but I think it will be a really difficult season ahead for him in the sense that he’s no longer going to be one of the first names on the team sheet as he’s been used to for so many years now.
“It’s going to be a new stage of his career and it’s one that he has to manage carefully.
“Him and Jurgen Klopp have to have a clear understanding of how he fits in and where he fits in. What sort of games is he going to be used for and what is his role going to be in that squad?”
Henderson’s professionalism and commitment to the club have been unwavering throughout his Liverpool career, and it is expected that he will approach the upcoming season with the same dedication and determination.
While his role may change and him starting every game might be less of a sight in the coming season and beyond, his influence within the dressing room and on the pitch will undoubtedly remain significant.
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As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Henderson and the decisions made by Klopp regarding his role within the team. The Liverpool faithful will undoubtedly support their captain as he navigates this new phase of his career, with the hope that he will continue to make a meaningful impact for the club both on and off the pitch.
