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Chelsea fans furious with John Obi Mikel’s comments about Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson has quickly endeared himself to Chelsea fans

By Mark Whiley · Football London

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Chelsea supporters expressed frustration with John Obi Mikel after he claimed Jordan Henderson would never be 'one of us.'
Mikel stated on his podcast that Henderson remains a Liverpool legend despite currently playing for Chelsea.
Henderson scored a brace during Chelsea's 5-1 win over Bournemouth, following his debut against Brentford.

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Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel sparked backlash from Chelsea supporters after stating on his podcast that Jordan Henderson will never be "one of us" due to his Liverpool connections. Henderson recently joined Chelsea and quickly impressed by scoring twice in a 5-1 victory against Bournemouth, earning early support from the Stamford Bridge faithful.

Several Chelsea fans strongly criticized Mikel's remarks online, defending the 36-year-old midfielder's commitment and impact. Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised Henderson, describing his two-goal showing against Bournemouth as a complete performance for the team.

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