Happy birthday, Henderson turned 33 and got the worst news of the year, captain wanted

Jordan Henderson celebrated another year in the company of friends and football colleagues. For those who celebrate their birthday at this time of year, it is difficult to do so away from work, as while you are not in pre-season with your club, you are in camp with the national team, so is Henderson's life.

The Red's captain, who arrived in 2011 from Sunderland for 18 million, was one of then manager Kenny Daglish's special requests. Henderson struggled in his first few seasons, as he could not find a fixed position on the pitch, with Brendan sending him either on the wing or in midfield. That is, until the arrival of Klopp.

Jordan Henderson is Liverpool's first-choice captain, but that leadership role was shared with Brighton's James Milner. The English veteran, after eight years on Merseyside, decided to take up a one-year offer from the Seagulls and join his seventh club in his professional career, Leeds United being his first.

Low blow, Liverpool friend sours Jordan Henderson's celebrations

This move brought an unmissable opportunity to Alisson Becker who would now be the Red's new captain, having been one of the most consistent performers in recent years. Becker, who in 2018 became the most expensive signing for a goalkeeper in history, has also been an example for the youngsters of the Academy who see in the Brazilian a role model.