Liverpool have received good news regarding a key player returning from injury ahead of schedule which will give them a big boost ahead of some key games.
Captain Jordan Henderson has been added to the England squad as he’s expected to make a quicker return from injury than expected.
Having been absent for five games through a hamstring injury, fans will surely be overjoyed to see him nearing a return to action as it will be a big boost for the side that has struggled this season – especially in midfield due to injuries suffered.
With Henderson back in the fold, the Reds can once again deploy their favoured Fabinho, Thiago and Henderson midfield which should help to re-discover their form.
BREAKING NEWS: Jordan Henderson has joined the England squad to replace Kalvin Phillips. pic.twitter.com/o7Q8pCeexT
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) September 20, 2022
Henderson returns ahead of schedule – will help Liverpool’s midfield return to form
According to Dominic King at the Daily Mail, once the injury began to settle, Henderson privately hoped he would make sufficient progress for Gareth Southgate to include him in his plans for England’s final camp before the World Cup and had remained in contact with the head coach.
Jurgen Klopp was happy for his captain to go away with England to get some game time and has no worries about his fitness as there was a possibility he would have been included in Liverpool’s squad for their scheduled trip to Chelsea last weekend.
The former Sunderland midfielder has only played for England once in 2022, with Southgate opting to give the Englishman a rest earlier on this year due to his commitments with Liverpool.
However, with this being the last camp before the World Cup in Qatar, it made sense for a key, senior figure to be around and for him to build back up to full fitness ahead of the Premier League’s return following its postponement.
Liverpool captains Jordan Henderson and Niamh Fahey signing the Book of Condolence for Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/CQuRuWZtnY
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) September 12, 2022
Returning to the midfield three will likely see young star Harvey Elliott make way despite what has been a bright start to the season for the 19-year-old.
Some fans believe that Henderson offers more defensive stability on the right-hand side of midfield which allows Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold to work their magic down the right wing. He’s been an ever-present figure in that side and Liverpool have looked less organised without one of the leading figures.
Next up is Brighton at home on October 1st and they will be hoping to build on the late 2-1 win over Ajax last time out. Henderson will be pushing to start if he’s fit enough and will look to bring balance to their midfield.
His presence, voice and stature alone will help the side, despite now being 32 years old. But he will remain a key player for the rest of the season before Liverpool inevitably sign a new midfielder or two next summer.
