Troy Deeney has decided player sold by Liverpool has been even better than Moises Caicedo in 25/26
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A former Liverpool player is taking the Premier League by storm this season, even impressing more than Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo.The Reds’ midfield has been a point of contention this season, as it looks increasingly likely that Florian Wirtz should be played on the wing instead.Ryan Gravenberch has been compared to Rodri recently, while Dominik Szoboszlai continues to shine for the Reds.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. But there is another former Liverpool midfielder who has now earned high praise from Troy Deeney.Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty ImagesJordan Henderson ranked among best Premier League players Speaking on The Football Exchange, Deeney was ranking the best Premier League players of 2025/26 so far.He decided to put former Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson in at the number six spot.Deeney said: “Number six, Jordan Henderson is he signing of the season freebie, he’s done well for Brentford.“Henderson came in from Ajax, where he wasn’t great, it was considered a dodgy move, he’s done really well in there.
He’s going to the World Cup at his age, in my opinion, that’s more impressive than Caicedo.”He was then asked: “So you think, Jordan Henderson, has objectively performed better than Moises Caicedo, Declan Rice and Timber?”To which the former Premier League striker replied: “100%”.Henderson was sold to Al-Ettifaq in 2023 by Liverpool, before a brief spell with Ajax.He’s now on the books of Brentford, and there are some who believe he is what is missing in Arne Slot’s team now.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesWould Jordan Henderson help Liverpool’s form?Liverpool have lost five in six Premier League matches, most recently being dominated by Manchester City.Wayne Rooney has called out Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk for how they are, or rather aren’t, leading the team during a difficult spell.And Jeff Stelling believes Liverpool need Henderson and his qualities to turn the tide.Speaking late last month, he said: “You know what Liverpool are missing? They’re missing Jordan Henderson.
I am now the leader of the Jordan Henderson fan club.“Again, he was brilliant. He just controls everything.