Jordan Henderson to finally get 'a bit of closure' from 'special' Liverpool ovation
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SportFootballLiverpool FCBrentford boss Keith Andrews was speaking after his side drew 1-1 with Liverpool at AnfieldBrentford boss Keith Andrews wasn’t surprised by the ovation given to Jordan Henderson on his first return to Anfield since leaving Liverpool three years ago.Henderson was given a rousing reception before the game and on his second-half substitution during the Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon.The former Reds captain was also afforded a lap of appreciation after the final whistle of the game, which ended in a 1-1 draw.And Andrews said: “The type of reception is what I thought he would get. When he left a lot was reported, (but) everyone will be aware what Liverpool means to Jordan.READ MORE: Andy Robertson pays classy tribute to Everton captain Seamus Coleman after Liverpool goodbyeREAD MORE: Mohamed Salah chokes up in tears after Liverpool guard of honour in emotional farewell“He is such an iconic person in their history, so to come back in the way he did, it was a special afternoon he will look back on and possibly give him a bit of closure.”Henderson was a surprise call-up for England’s squad for the forthcoming World Cup, and Andrews added: “What he will give in the summer, you will need to ask Thomas Tuchel.“He did very well to last as well as he did, he is just coming back from injury.
He has been really good for us this season.”Curtis Jones gave Liverpool the lead on 58 minutes only for Kevin Schade to equalise six minutes later.The draw, though, wasn’t good enough for Brentford to secure European qualification with Sunderland leapfrogging the Bees on the final day after beating Chelsea 2-1.And of the mood in the dressing room, Andrews said: “Mixed, if we had won we would have been seventh, so fine margins.“We will enjoy a bit of a break, players will be going to World Cup and internationals and we will be striving again next season.“We gave everything to get the result we needed. It wasn’t quite to be, just immense pride in terms of what we produced.“I liked how much bravery we played in the second half, we looked comfortable and tidied up our play.“I’m very proud, if you had told me on the first of July we would be disappointed to miss out on Europe on goal difference...
I’m very proud about what we have achieved after a summer of huge change which normally creates uncertainty at football clubs.“But it is the goodness of the group we were able to reinvent ourselves.”FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageChoose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC