“One of a kind” – Joe Gomez hails Liverpool legend who performed a giant position in shaping his Anfield profession 

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has paid homage to former membership captain Jordan Henderson. The 26-year-old revealed that he has a particular bond with the ex-Reds skipper, who helped him quiet down within the crew throughout his early days at Anfield.

Jordan Henderson left the membership final summer season to affix Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ettifaq in a deal value €14 million again in July.

Chatting with Liverpool’s official web site, Joe Gomez admitted that the membership misplaced an enormous persona with the departure of the midfielder.

“I’d be lying if I said pre-season we would be flying,” mentioned the defender. “We misplaced some huge figures. For me personally Hendo was an ever current and he performed a giant half in my position. He was most likely probably the most compassionate skipper there might be.

“He is one of a kind. It was the same with the gaffer, when I was an 18 year old kid he put his arm around me, but he’d give it to me on the pitch. What a figure. And then Fab and Milly. Losing that and the transition it was like wow this is going to be different, how are we going to deal with it and create a new identity,” he added.

Jordan Henderson has skilled a untimely finish to his spell in Saudi Arabia. The midfielder has now joined Ajax as a free agent this winter, based on Transfermarkt.

Highlighting Jordan Henderson and Joe Gomez’s numbers in Liverpool shirt

One of many longest-serving Liverpool gamers lately, Henderson spent a whopping 12 years at Anfield (2011-2023). Throughout his time with the Reds, the midfielder made 492 appearances, contributing 33 targets and 61 assists in all competitions.

Joe Gomez, on the hand, has been with the Merseysiders since July 2015 when he joined from Charlton Athletic in a deal value €4.90 million. Up to now, he is represented the membership in 201 video games throughout all fronts, with one aim and 10 assists to his identify.

The defender has grown in relevance this season. With Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas out with accidents, Jurgen Klopp has turned to the 26-year-old to offer cowl on the left, and Gomez has responded properly to the problem.