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Liverpool fans are buzzing after Arne Slot’s surprising words about a familiar face — and it’s not just because of nostalgia. The Reds boss spoke warmly about Jordan Henderson ahead of Liverpool’s weekend clash with Brentford, praising the ex-captain in a way that struck a chord with supporters.
Slot, who never worked with Henderson, didn’t hide his admiration. Slot’s words hit differently It’s not often that Liverpool’s head coach praises an opponent quite like that, especially one about to face his team.
And if anyone knows how to rise for a big occasion, it’s Henderson — the man who once led Jurgen Klopp’s “mentality monsters.” Slot’s message also seemed to underline something deeper: leadership never leaves the dressing room. Henderson’s influence at Ajax was praised heavily during his brief spell there, and now at Brentford, his experience is proving vital again.
