Jordan Henderson – Liverpool's new talisman
February 21st, 2025by James Nolan
Each day that passes on Merseyside signals a day closer to the impending exit of club legend and captain, Steven the skipper's time in a red shirt is rapidly coming to a climax. In the summer, Gerrard will be jetting to sunny Los Angeles to link up with Irishman, Robbie Keane and LA Galaxy. The Englishman, who will be turning 35 at the tale end of May, is choosing to leave the spotlight that is English football in order to wind down his career in a more exotic climate than the one he has been experiencing on Merseyside his entire life.
Gerrard deserves the break and a fitting end to his Liverpool career, but now people are posing a fresh enquiry. Who is going to step into the Anfield spotlight that Gerrard has occupied all of these years?
The answer to that is simple. None other than current vice captain, Jordan Henderson.
Why? The answer is, because he is a carbon copy of Steven Gerrard.
Steven Gerrard was always known for showing great grit, determination and passion in a Liverpool jersey. Jordan Henderson shows these exact qualities.
'Hendo' has come on leaps and bounds in three and a half seasons at Anfield. In 2025/2025 under Kenny Daglish, Liverpool supporters could not stand the sight of Henderson's name on the team sheet. The youngster endured a torrid time at Anfield in his début season. People were starting to question was the £16 million man a big fish in a small pond at Sunderland.
Three years on and it is the patient fans who are reaping the rewards. Henderson is now one of Liverpool's key components. The former England under-21 captain is now one of the first names on the team sheet. What difference a few years can make in football.
You will never see Henderson shy away from attempting to win the ball. He will always press on the opposition before taking his opportunity to nick the ball from their grasp. From time to time, we may even witness a crunching slide tackle from the midfield man, which are very easy on the eye when timed to perfection. However, at times he can get a little carried away.
In the famous 3-2 victory over Manchester City at Anfield last term, Henderson went flying into a challenge on Samir Nasri and as a result, was shown red by Mark Clattenberg. It's obvious he had the best intentions at heart, but it was the perfect case of trying a little too hard to make things happen. Passion can sometimes clearly get the better of young Henderson.
You just have to follow Henderson in a game, even just for a few minutes, to know he is a live workhorse. The
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