Liverpool made a mistake with Jordan Henderson – but fans won’t sing his name after joining Chelsea

Writing for the Liverpool Echo, columnist John Aldridge argues that Liverpool made a mistake by letting former captain Jordan Henderson leave, citing a subsequent lack of leadership. Looking ahead to an upcoming cup match against Chelsea at Anfield, Aldridge believes that while Henderson and Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will receive respect from supporters, fans will not sing their names now that they represent a rival club.

Aldridge also evaluates Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, praising him for restoring fight and a strong mentality following a difficult prior season. He warns that the upcoming cup clash against Chelsea will present a major challenge due to squad injuries and fixture congestion, with an Arsenal fixture closely following.