Chelsea transfer could give Jordan Henderson the one thing he said he didn't want at Liverpool

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SportFootballLiverpool FCJordan Henderson is reportedly expected to join Chelsea in a massive U-turn from his earlier Liverpool commentsJordan Henderson’s potential move to Chelsea would contradict the one thing he said he didn’t want at Liverpool. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHis departure was especially baffling, given he was so determined to fight for his place when confronted with the possibility of being sold under Brendan Rodgers.

With a midfield overhaul underway under Jurgen Klopp, however, that same motivation appeared to be missing.Henderson claimed shortly after his move to Saudi that he left Liverpool because he didn’t want to play a bit-part role despite his age. Yet, he could now be set for a move to Chelsea, which would directly contradict his supposed motivations for departing Liverpool in the first place, further distancing him from the Liverpool supporters."I'm at the latter stage of my career and I want to be happy playing football," Henderson had said.

It is unlikely that Henderson, at his age, is being brought in for little other than to improve the dressing room and add professionalism.He is not expected to feature much or have a sizeable impact on the pitch, given Chelsea’s aspirations of competing for silverware. He will likely spend the majority of his time on the bench, as opposed to Brentford, where he contributed heavily both on and off the pitch last season.As such, his transfer, if it goes ahead, seems like even more of a peculiar move when considering what he insisted he didn't want at Anfield.Buy Blood Red, our monthly Liverpool FC print publication for just £3.50 by clicking hereThousands of Liverpool fans upgraded their matchday last season.