Jordan Henderson celebration video shows exactly how England star suffered freak injury
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Liverpool FC NewsJordan HendersonEngland will be sweating over the fitness of Jordan Henderson after the former Liverpool star suffered a freak accident that has left him injured following the clash with MexicoJordan Henderson suffered a freak injury after England's win over Mexico(Image: (Photo by Martín Fonseca/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images))Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson suffered a freak accident on the advertising boards at the Azteca that has left the England ace with an injury following the Three Lions' win over Mexico.It came as part of an eventful night for the 36-year-old, despite him not stepping foot on the pitch for a single minute of the 100 or so played in Mexico City. A Jude Bellingham brace and a Harry Kane penalty was enough to send England through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup, though goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, as well as a red card shown to Jarell Quansah, gave the visitors quite a fright.Despite his limited minutes, Henderson was a vital part of proceedings as he was seen coaching his teammates through vital moments of the game while warming up on the sidelines.The experienced midfielder's interference at one moment was enough to earn him a yellow card from match referee Alireza Faghani, an uncommon sight for a substitute who doesn't come on, but one that Henderson took nonetheless.In the end, England saw out nearly 12 minutes of stoppage time with a one-goal lead to record a famous win over one of the tournament's hosts, erupting into celebrations.The players took a moment to stand in front of the travelling fans, singing the Oasis hit Wonderwall, which has soundtracked their run to the final eight so far.Shortly after, players hopped back over the advertising boards, but a video shows Henderson slipping and landing awkwardly, prompting the freak injury he picked up.Content cannot be displayed without consentMedical staff rushed to attend to the England star, with his teammates huddling around him, before he was stretchered off the pitch to end a chaotic evening.BBC Sport reports that Henderson won't be traveling back with the rest of the players to their base in Kansas City, and will stay with a member of the England staff in Mexico City while his injury is being assessed.Jordan Henderson, of England, is injured after the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Mexico(Image: Photo by Juancho Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)It's unclear whether that injury could now end Henderson's tournament prematurely, but England head coach Thomas Tuchel was concerned for his wellbeing.Speaking to the BBC after the match, the head coach confirmed: "Not good.
Jordan just fell over and injured his wrist. It looks really bad.”There is likely to be an update on the star in the coming days, as England now turn their attention towards Norway in the next round, in hope that Henderson will be able to play a role, whether that is on the pitch or from the touchline.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jordan HendersonLiverpool FCEngland Football TeamFIFA World Cup