Jordan Henderson set for Liverpool reunion as team 'has lost a clear leader'

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Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer said the team’s decline under John Heitinga is partly due to the loss of “clear leader” Jordan Henderson. Henderson left Ajax over the summer and the club’s form has since taken a sharp downturn.

But Pasveer, who made his first appearance of the season in the 5-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge, said Henderson’s exit is a major factor in Ajax’s blip. Henderson is a Liverpool legend after captaining the Reds to Premier League glory in 2020 (Image: Getty Images) The Bees host Liverpool on Saturday, meaning Henderson will come up against the side he captained to Premier League and Champions League glory for the first time.

“He's an absolute legend of our club, what he has done for us within our changing room and the trophies he lifted and guided and led us to trophies,” said Andy Robertson after Wednesday’s 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, while revealing he has not messaged his former team-mate ahead of the clash at the Gtech Community Stadium. “He's an absolute legend for all of us who were lucky enough to play with him, he's a legend to the fans and everyone connected with the club.