Jack Grealish claims Liverpool sold one of the hardest-working players around in 2023
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Liverpool have waved goodbye to some top names in the last several years, with Mohamed Salah set to become the latest big name from the Jurgen Klopp era to leave Anfield.Ahead of the Legend’s match this past weekend, Klopp commented on several ex-Reds players, including the likes of Jordan Henderson.Now, in an interview about his current England teammates, Everton loanee Jack Grealish has singled out the former Liverpool skipper when answering quick-fire questions. Rate Arne Slot’s second season as Liverpool head coach Can anyone make a serious argument for higher than a C? 😶 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Carl Recine Jack Grealish names Jordan Henderson as the hardest-working playerSpeaking to JD, Grealish named Kyle Walker as the fastest player he has played with.He then said that the former Manchester City right-back is the strongest teammate, but debated between the defender and Harry Kane.Grealish picked Sky Blues ace Phil Foden as the most skilful England player before then being asked to name the hardest worker, to which he responded by selecting Henderson.The winger finished by saying that Kane is the most competitive England player he has featured alongside.Arne Slot on Liverpool losing Jordan HendersonAs well as being a hard worker, Henderson was also widely regarded as a top leader for Liverpool under Klopp.But after he left Anfield in 2023 to sign for Al-Ettifaq, few players have stepped up to fill the void.Earlier this season saw Wayne Rooney question Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk during a difficult run of form.Elsewhere, Arne Slot lamented the loss of Henderson and Milner, highlighting the ‘mentality’ they brought.He said: “If I think about Liverpool, their most successful period in the last 5 to 10 years, then I think about Bobby Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah, because they’ve scored goal after goal after goal.“But if I’m in the building and I’m talking about that period of time, I hear two other names constantly, and that’s James Milner and Jordan Henderson.
That’s also things you’re looking at that you have the right mentality, people who know what the culture is.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox