Liverpool gives Mohamed Salah his wish as Arne Slot joins in with classy move
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The midfielder skippered Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League triumphs, but he was never afforded a proper Anfield send-off before his transfer to Al-Ettifaq.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes Liverpool promise as difficult season ends and big summer loomsREAD MORE: Arne Slot needs just one word to sum up season as Liverpool head coach makes honest admissionBut back at Anfield on Sunday with Brentford, Henderson received a standing ovation from Liverpool supporters as he departed the pitch when he was substituted by Aaron Hickey on the hour mark.Reds players and manager Arne Slot participated in the applause, and then, following the match, Henderson completed a lap of appreciation around Anfield, applauding all four sides of the ground, with Reds supporters demonstrating considerable affection for the England international in return.Salah had urged Liverpool fans to give Henderson a special reception. Speaking in an interview with Steven Gerrard earlier this month, the forward said: "I think for the last game of the season against Brentford, the people in the city know how much it meant to Hendo being here.Jordan Henderson also received a great reception at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)"Captain of the club, here longer than me, Robbo [Andy Robertson] Virg [Virgil van Dijk].
He did not get the farewell he deserved."I don't know how the club is going to manage it. I have no plan, but I really wish they do something special for him because he has been one of the best players at this club, and without him, we don't achieve what we achieved."Gerrard then said: "Listen, the fans, I'm sure absolutely idolized Henderson, just like yourself, get him next to you at the end of the game if you can, get him involved."Before Salah replied: "I really hope so, maybe people not in the dressing room [know how important he was], but you were aware of it as you played with him and he loved the club."Henderson's stint in Saudi Arabia lasted merely six months before he moved to Ajax.
Following an 18-month spell in Amsterdam, he returned to English soccer this summer, signing for Brentford.Reflecting on his reception, Henderson shared: "Coming back here was emotional for me. I thanked him for everything he's done for this club and me.