Jordan Henderson “couldn’t watch” Liverpool play after “really difficult” exit

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Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson admits he “couldn’t watch” the Reds play after his “really difficult” exit from the club. It brought an end to 12 great years at the club for the midfielder, who captained Liverpool to both Champions League and Premier League success. • READ: Jurgen Klopp explains why Jordan Henderson left – “That’s why it was better he moved on” Speaking to reporters, via the Liverpool Echo, Henderson was brutally honest about his departure two years ago, even comparing it to a “break-up.” “It was a really tough period when I left Liverpool, I was there for a long period of time, 12 years,” Henderson said.

“No, I couldn’t watch a lot of games, I certainly couldn’t watch Liverpool. “Yeah, it was tough but when you leave Liverpool because I was there for so long because I had such an attachment and I dedicated a large part of my life there, when I left I found it really difficult and I suppose whatever I did or wherever I went.

“I don’t know what it felt like, it felt like a break-up, it was just difficult and I think if you asked a lot of players when they left a club, not just Liverpool but when you have been at a club for so long and you have that attachment to them whether you retire or move on. “I think for a period of time that was hard but within time things change, you move on but I would say that was probably the most difficult time.” It was a shame to see Henderson leave Liverpool in slightly acrimonious circumstances, with his decision to move to Saudi Arabia also criticised.