Jordan Henderson Claims He Didn’t Feel Wanted at Liverpool, But Jurgen Klopp Says Otherwise
Jordan Henderson’s recent interview with The Athletic has caused a stir in the footballing world. In it, he claimed that he no longer felt wanted by Liverpool Football Club following talks with Jurgen Klopp. He stated that if someone had told him they wanted him to stay, then he wouldn’t have left.
However, Klopp’s words upon Henderson’s departure to Saudi Arabia in July contradict this. He said that the relationship between the two had grown over eight years and that it was not about convincing him to stay, but rather understanding his role in the situation. He added that it was full of respect and that there was no reason why Liverpool should stand in his way if he wanted to leave.
Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq was met with widespread criticism, and it seems his interview has only served to further this. He said that the meeting with Klopp put him in a position where he knew he wouldn’t be playing as much, which was to be expected given the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
The former Liverpool captain was a key part of the team during his eight years at the club, helping them to win the Champions League, Premier League, and FIFA Club World Cup. His leadership and determination will be sorely missed by Liverpool fans, who were hoping that his interview would help smooth over his reputation.
Klopp’s words upon Henderson’s departure suggest that he was not pushed out of the club, but rather that the manager respected his decision to move on. Despite this, Henderson still believes that he was not wanted by the club or anyone else to stay.
It is clear that Klopp explained the decrease in minutes planned for Henderson following the arrival of four new midfielders. However, this does not necessarily mean that he was not wanted by the club or anyone else to stay.
It is a shame that Henderson’s time at Liverpool has ended in such a manner, but it is clear that Klopp respected his decision to move on. It is also clear that Henderson still believes that he was not wanted by the club or anyone else to stay.
Whether or not Henderson’s claims are true, one thing is certain: he will be sorely missed by Liverpool fans. His leadership and determination have been instrumental in helping the team achieve success over the past eight years, and his absence will be felt by all.