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Jordan Henderson: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp praises 'General' after signing new deal

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Jordan Henderson has made 283 appearances for the Reds since joining in 2011

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his "General" Jordan Henderson after the Reds captain signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club.

The 28-year-old England midfielder joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and has made 283 appearances, scoring 24 goals.

"Jordan embodies entirely what it means to be a Liverpool player in this modern era of football," said Klopp.

"The best thing is he will get even better in these coming years."

Henderson, who agreed a previous five-year deal in April 2015, said there was "no other place in the world" that he would want to play football.

He added: "I'm very happy to have signed a new contract for a long period of time - I'm absolutely delighted.

"I'm so privileged to have been a part of this club for so long, and hopefully even longer now. I want to be here for as long as I can be."

During his time with Liverpool, Henderson has won the League Cup and played in the finals of the Champions League and FA Cup.

"Jordan is so important to us and we are very fortunate as a club to have this person commit to us as he has," said Klopp.

"You can tell through his actions on and off the pitch he treats representing our badge and our shirt as a privilege.

"He carries a lot on his shoulders that people on the outside won't see, but he embraces that responsibility and that leadership. He is our 'General' and I trust him completely."

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  • Comment posted by RedButton, at 01:19 4 Sep 2018

    Whether you want Jordan on the pitch every week or not he is an exemplary club captain off it and by all accounts goes above and beyond his duties representing Liverpool FC.

    He certainly knows more about what the club stands for than the pitchfork mob who go after him.

    In the right games he can be crucial and if Liverpool are to win any silverware soon he'll undoubtedly have a part to play.

  • Comment posted by Bistry, at 01:44 4 Sep 2018

    wonder what sort of contract going to be offered to Milner who has been outstanding since the start of the season

  • Comment posted by ockie, at 06:57 4 Sep 2018

    So many experts on here letting us know the truths of such a terrible player to play professional football. National coach, Klopp, ex players, coaches. What do they know, eh? All we have to do is read a BBC HYS to hear the realities from from all the real experts.

  • Comment posted by Tony Di Wonderful, at 06:57 4 Sep 2018

    The trolls are up early I see. Then again it is first day back in school for them.

  • Comment posted by D1, at 07:51 4 Sep 2018

    Underrated and over criticisied

  • Comment posted by Cheesedoff13, at 00:41 4 Sep 2018

    Hugely underrated player by most football fans. I have seen him screamed at for “stealing a living” but this was stoke fans last season. I completely agree with herr klopps assessment and am glad his long term future is secure.

  • Comment posted by saddletramp , at 07:19 4 Sep 2018

    11. Posted by four candles on
    4 hours ago
    Bobbins, bang average, perfect fit for them.

    Oh look,Man United win a game and Four Candles comes out of his bedroom 😂😂😂

    I've no idea what Hendersons new contract is worth at Liverpool,but i bet it's not even close to the Kings ransom tha ManU are paying Sanchez ?

    " Bang Average" I bet Manu fans wish Sanchez was that good.

  • Comment posted by Tony Di Wonderful, at 07:40 4 Sep 2018

    I find it laughable that utd fans are having a pop at Henderson when they've still got old razorblade elbows Feillani playing regularly for them. Luckily for him he's been joined in the squad by several more average players so at least he isn't lonely.

  • Comment posted by patroy, at 08:06 4 Sep 2018

    Every Prem manager would love Henderson in their team. He wins the ball back and covers ground to read the game so well. Until you see him live and watch how much ground he covers quickly clearing up and restarting procession,it hard to realise how important he is. His passing has improved under Klopp. Vastly underrated. Like to see a few more goals but appreciated by fans who understand the game.

  • Comment posted by More Like It, at 08:01 4 Sep 2018

    Has tremendous fitness levels and work rate, and for England in the summer certainly found some brilliant postive long range passes.

    Summer started for him as captain in CL final, finished in World Cup semis, not bad.

    Many will say he is overrated - a contradiction that, as it always comes from those that vastly underrate him.

  • Comment posted by Ash, at 01:48 4 Sep 2018

    He may be a General but I still prefer to see Milner ahead of him in the team as Captain. Any new contract signing of a player in the squad is "generally" good news though.

  • Comment posted by The Citizen, at 09:03 4 Sep 2018

    Consider the facts...

    Liverpool top of the Premier League and in their stride
    Manager has the respect of his club captain and team
    Club captain has the respect of his manager signing 5 year deal

    Man Utd mid-table and in dissaray
    Manager has lost the dressing room and jokes to the media about the cost to sack him
    £89M World cup wining club captain is seeking early exit in January

  • Comment posted by User0650065504, at 09:10 4 Sep 2018

    Klopp has made it clear, he only wants players who give it all and want to be at LFC and play for the shirt. Henderson meets this criteria and then some.

  • Comment posted by Mitchie, at 09:56 4 Sep 2018

    Just reading these comments - I thought Primary schools were back in session, but all the pupils seem to be posting on here. Can't you lot grow up and have an adult debate?
    Not an LFC fan by any stretch but I recognise Henderson as a decent player who has worked hard and made the most of what talent he has. Successive England managers have picked him, so he can't be that bad.

  • Comment posted by Roy G Biv, at 07:52 4 Sep 2018

    The guy is a grafter. He works hard the whole time he is on the pitch and equally as hard off it - which is a lot more than can be said for some of the overpaid prima donnas in the PL. Personally I'd rather have him in my team instead of someone that goes missing week in week out.

  • Comment posted by red for life , at 07:54 4 Sep 2018

    I don’t understand what peeps problem is with Henderson his a defensive midfielder . When did they play defensive splitting pass although can do it if players make the run . His great at keeping it flowing with quick passes and one off the best pressers off the ball .

    And his way better then. Wynaldum whose not here nor the

  • Comment posted by jdwood, at 08:27 4 Sep 2018

    If anyone is classified as the General in that Liverpool team then it's Milner.

  • Comment posted by - - - And Out Come The Wolves, at 08:24 4 Sep 2018

    Like Milner, very important to the team. They got a foot in, won the ball and laid it off and salah, mane and firmino were away. Others got the "assists" but hendo & milner were pivotal in the build up to numerous goals.

  • Comment posted by The Knowledge, at 01:49 4 Sep 2018

    A better captain than Kane

  • Comment posted by Joan Ferguson, at 08:51 4 Sep 2018

    Legend!

    Henderson is a Legend!

    Although he ain't a Scouser, Jordan has become a real Liverpool Legend in the fact he gives 100% every game.

    What can you say about Pogba "Manure" captain, sulks, causes problems for the team, tries to help the club get did of the manager. Chooses when he wants to play.

    Henderson is honest, reliable, hard working and above all enthusiastic about LFC!

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