‘It felt like a break-up’ – Jordan Henderson opens up on Liverpool exit | OneFootball

Jordan Henderson has opened up about his Liverpool exit, revealing that it felt like a break-up and left him unable to watch them play.

The 35-year-old is now plying his trade at Brentford. He spent 12 memorable years on Merseyside, winning the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Club World Cup.

Henderson made 492 appearances for the Reds, bagging 33 goals and 58 assists.

His ability to control proceedings and lead the charge in the engine room earned him a legacy as one of Jurgen Klopp’s most trusted lieutenants during the club’s recent success.

Henderson’s move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq in 2023 came as a shock to supporters and teammates.

However, he cut short his stint in Saudi Arabia to join Ajax, before returning to England earlier this year with Brentford.

Reflecting on his Liverpool departure, Henderson revealed just how difficult it was to adjust to life away from Anfield, where he played his best football.

“It was a really tough period when I left Liverpool,” he told reporters (via the Mirror). “I’d been there 12 years. It was my life. Leaving was huge and really difficult.

“For a while, I couldn’t even watch Liverpool games. It just felt too painful.

“It felt like a break-up. When you’ve been somewhere for so long, dedicated so much of your life, it’s hard to let go. I struggled for a period after that.”

Now settled at Brentford and back in the England squad, Henderson appears to have rediscovered his rhythm.