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Steven Gerrard backs Henderson to shine in a bigger Chelsea role

Steven Gerrard has launched a passionate defence of Jordan Henderson, insisting the Chelsea midfielder deserves far more respect than the “squad-player” label he has been handed. Gerrard: Don’t Write Off Henderson as Just a Squad Player The former Liverpool captain…

By Vaibhav Purohit · Chelsea FC Latest News

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:49 PM

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Steven Gerrard argued Jordan Henderson deserves more respect than being labeled merely a squad player at Chelsea.
Gerrard stated manager Xabi Alonso must carefully balance the 36-year-old midfielder's playing time this season.
Henderson scored twice and provided an assist in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Bournemouth on October 10.

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Steven Gerrard has defended Jordan Henderson, arguing that Chelsea should not diminish the 36-year-old midfielder with a "squad-player" label. Speaking on The Overlap, Gerrard stated that although manager Xabi Alonso must manage Henderson's minutes carefully, the veteran retains the quality to play an influential role for the team this season.

Henderson joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Brentford during the summer alongside Danny Welbeck. He demonstrated his ongoing value on October 10 by scoring two goals and assisting Morgan Rogers in a 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth.

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