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“At 35, 36, 37, you’re a million miles away from where you should be” – Paul Scholes names 1 Chelsea star who shouldn’t be starting games

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes named summer signing Jordan Henderson as one player Chelsea shouldn't start with.

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Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:02 PM

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Paul Scholes claimed Jordan Henderson should not be starting Premier League matches for Chelsea due to his age.
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 with second-half goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho.
Henderson made his full Chelsea debut on a free transfer after Moises Caicedo suffered a calf injury.

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes stated that Jordan Henderson should not be starting matches for Chelsea following the club's 3-0 Premier League loss to Brentford. Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso handed Henderson his full debut alongside Valentin Barco due to an injury to Moises Caicedo. Brentford defeated the Blues with three second-half goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago, and Fabio Carvalho.

Scholes noted that the Premier League demands high athleticism and claimed that players in their mid-to-late thirties will be exposed when starting against energetic opponents. Chelsea currently sit 10th in the Premier League table after seven games and are scheduled to host AFC Bournemouth on October 10.

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