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Jordan Henderson had his former Liverpool teammates in mind as he paid tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring his first goal for Brentford at the weekend. Having joined the Bees from Ajax during the summer, former Reds captain Henderson grabbed his first goal for the club in the 1-1 draw with Leeds on Sunday, and dedicated it to Jota as he replicated his former teammate’s iconic gaming celebration.
Henderson also joined some of his former teammates at Jota’s funeral in Portugal, and it’s clear to see the bond he still has with those at Anfield as he reflected on his first goal for Brentford. We will always remember him.
I don’t score many goals, so when I did, I always thought that I would dedicate it to him.” Henderson paid tribute to Jota on Instagram following his passing in a post that remains pinned on the former Liverpool captain’s account, detailing their friendship. I know how much Rute and your family meant to you and I know you will always be looking down on them.
