Jordan Henderson issues challenge to Brentford after victorious Liverpool reunion

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·25 October 2025

Jordan Henderson issues challenge to Brentford after victorious Liverpool reunion

It was the midfielder’s first meeting with his former club since he moved away in 2023

Jordan Henderson said he wants Brentford to be “horrible to play against” after the Bees upset Liverpool on Saturday night.

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Henderson, facing Liverpool for the first time since he ended his 12-year association with the club in 2023, led Brentford to an emphatic 3-2 win over the Reds, who have now lost four straight Premier League outings.

Speaking at full-time, he challenged his team-mates to build momentum from the result.

“I think we just need to take each game as it comes and try to be horrible to play against,” he told TNT Sports. “(We need to) try to compete every time we set foot on the pitch. That’s all you can ever do, I think, and that is what the lads have done fantastically well.

“We have some fantastic players and we have defended well over the last few games as well. We need to keep building our momentum, building our performances, and stay as consistent as possible.

“In the Premier League, no game is easy. Its always tough games and things can change very quickly. We need to keep looking to improve.

“There’s a lot we did well tonight, but there’s still things we can improve on, and keep building and take each game as it comes and don’t look too far ahead.”

He continued, adding that it was “special” to be reunited with Liverpool’s supporters.

“I was [a Liverpool player for] 12 years, dedicated a lot of my life. My kids were born there, so it holds a special place in my heart.

“I still want Liverpool to do well, of course not when we’re playing them, but overall, and that will never change.

“The fans have always been amazing. It was special just to see a few of them. I know they probably left a bit early because of the result, but it was nice to see them again.”