Fans have taken to social media to urge for Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to be dropped after his disappointing display against Manchester City.
The 31-year-old has been one of the club's most reliable performers over recent years, particularly in their title-winning season in 2019-20 where he was awarded the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
However, some Liverpool fans have questioned his recent form on social media and called for the influential captain to be dropped from the starting line-up.
Henderson was a peripheral figure in the potential title-deciding 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday and struggled to make an impact.
On the other hand, the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva produced starring performances, despite City being twice pegged back by Liverpool who remain one point behind with seven games to go.
After the game, one Liverpool fan commented: 'Henderson is 32 in 3 months. His legs gone, not even that technical enough to hold his own the way Thiago still does, about time Klopp does something about Hendo starting games as 8. Not convincing.'
Another fan wrote: 'Bro honestly what is it gonna take for Henderson to be dropped... these performances are bringing us down weekly now.'
Samuel William commented: 'After defending Henderson I was hoping that he’d show up and be his best but today he was shocking
Charlie Webb wrote: 'If Klopp doesn't drop Jordan Henderson to Milner's role next season then we're in real trouble IMO. We need a world class RCM and Henderson isn't that.'
Another Liverpool fan commented that Naby Keita deserves to start ahead of Henderson.
Keita produced a starring performance in the 3-1 victory against Benfica in the Champions League last week but only came on as a 78th minute substitution for Henderson.
It was no surprise though that Keita was dropped, with the midfielder struggling for consistency and fitness since his arrival at the club.
The fan commented: 'His loyalty to Henderson might kill our season. Keita deserved to start over him yesterday and Ox earlier in the season. I don't know what Klopp sees in Henderson anymore. He's example of nothing footballer right now
While another football fan wrote: 'Klopp constantly selecting Henderson on absolutely zero merit is so infuriating. His “experience” has offered nothing and his legs have completely gone.'
It is not the first time this season that Liverpool fans have expressed concern over Henderson's form.
In February, Henderson recorded a 50% passing accuracy in the 1-0 win against Burnley and gave the ball away 24 times before he was subbed off.
Despite his recent troubles, the Liverpool captain has been one of the most reliable players in the team for many seasons and has made 436 appearances for the club since he arrived in 2011 from Sunderland.
He will likely have an important role to play as Liverpool are still in with a chance of winning the quadruple.
The Reds face Manchester City again in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday and could again play Pep Guardiola's side if they both make the final of the Champions League.
Wataelrt
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To be honest with we had control dat midfield man city would have been suffer a lot.
Wataelrt
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this Liverpool team we are seeing is incredible team but our MILFIELDER is one thing jurgen should look to solve in the summer, is not easy to criticize your own player but on Henderson he needed to raise is game cuz if Tiago is injured Liverpool will have problem again and what baffled me most is that when Liverpool are in good attacking area Henderson will always pass back.against man city Tiago pass to him to shoot he decided to think a lot an squandered that opportunity.
besacelmpy
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Wasn't just Hendo, Trent, Virg and Salah were awful in that first 45. Either the intensity or nerves got to some of our players. Too much hype around that game. Although I do agree we need a technical midfielder, young and fast with attacking and defensive capabilities like a Gerrard or DeBruyne.
Nemdknoy
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Are y'all serious, he was the one who was rushing forward and pressing the centre backs of Man City( watch the highlights). No salah, mane or jota came near the centre backs. If it wasn't for him, City would've made some great moves from back. A solid 8/10 performance despite me being a city supporter!
You’re right brother and that was my observations too, those who always called for the drop of Henderson are stupid
tukcdstuy
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Yes. stop him out current he's just waste of time in Liverpool
U not even a fan
Fudcimtuz
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Yes. stop him out current he's just waste of time in Liverpool
JoeRock
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No matter what hendo do.. whether good or bad performance.. he will always asked to be dropped or sold by those minority fans.. well, we all know what kind of fan type are those minority.. if we want to know whether hendo deserved to be in this team or not, see what the majority said, not those minority..
Fuoalmnpuz
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only one game no Matter he is our captan
zaanpruz
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Assistant Coach
HajjK
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Don’t know why one out of millions of LFC will comment and then it will turn to headline… Henderson was the only one rushing Man City Backline as Mane and salah couldn’t stress too much because of Fasting
I Shocked Self
Bondkmnoyz
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Stupid fans
obataobie5
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We should start Fabinho, Thiago and Keita in the midfield.
Soccerboi
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To be fair to Henderson he played his part in the match against Man City but made some questionable moves. Liverpool will need to promote or recruit younger midfielders before Henderson and Thiago exit the club. I am excited with the prospect of having Fabio Carvalho next season.
Bazadnsu
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fabinho is the problem
Vedcemrstz
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It's wrong in that way bcz Hendo performed better than Fabinho
LMLIV
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Fabinho was not good . Henderson was better actually
vickipounds
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fabhino was worse on that day
Sunji1
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Wow Liverpool is rich really. Handerson far away better than our Middle fielder
Sosst
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How can a team drop one of its most important players? This is why as a player i would have no loyalty to fan or club bc they switch like the seasons.I would play for fam & money(thats it)..Everyone else could kiss my ass🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tobisma_LFC
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Don’t know why one out of millions of LFC will comment and then it will turn to headline… Henderson was the only one rushing Man City Backline as Mane and salah couldn’t stress too much because of Fasting
Tobisma_LFC
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Are y'all serious, he was the one who was rushing forward and pressing the centre backs of Man City( watch the highlights). No salah, mane or jota came near the centre backs. If it wasn't for him, City would've made some great moves from back. A solid 8/10 performance despite me being a city supporter!
God bless you IJN You will prosper for this comment
Badhur
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He is out captain
jakbckmnor
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una no well at all
lohcilmtuz
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to me my surprise to Jordan henderson is always keeping quiet he should complain if there's any mistake in the pitch. mo Salah penalty was Denied by reference instead to be corner
tiyamstu
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DAYLIGHT Robbers,you robbed the match with referee now you want a scapegoat in Henderson.
Funceklmy
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yeah
Funceklmy
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👍
scouser666
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he's not done much this season anyway
norriske
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Only football fans who watch the ball can say that not some kids here who just follow the match here on AF, who are full of ego and likes to be insult other people
Ikm33
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Are y'all serious, he was the one who was rushing forward and pressing the centre backs of Man City( watch the highlights). No salah, mane or jota came near the centre backs. If it wasn't for him, City would've made some great moves from back. A solid 8/10 performance despite me being a city supporter!
rewclmosz
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Yes he's the captain but he's lost pace and can't run anymore and hoofs all game. Though he plays better as a 6 but can't drop Fabinho for him