OPINION
It’s fair to say many Liverpool fans were unhappy with the performance of Jordan Henderson as their team continued their outstanding start to the season with a 3-1 win at Burnley. It was certainly not a plain-sailing triumph, as the scoreline might suggest on a filthy night at Turf Moor. The Merseysiders were disjointed in the opening period after making eight changes to the side that beat Everton 1-0 last Sunday but came from a goal behind to secure the win that lifts them back up to within two points of Manchester City through goals from James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Xherdan Shaqiri. Henderson, who was restored to the starting XI as the midfield enforcer after missing the Merseyside derby through suspension, played the full 90 minutes of the fixture. But many supporters were unhappy that he failed to control the midfield and his distribution for much of the match was lacking in ambition and precision. With Henderson and Fabinho effectively playing for one position, there was anger that the England international still has such a key role.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below:
Naby is the only one with creativity, Milner can't create anything that isn't a cross and Henderson is just an embarrassment
— …. (@Cillian_tweets) December 5, 2018
Moreno robbing a living, Henderson is another fraud and Gomez out of position once again. Hope Origi will continue where he left off on the weekend ??
— manzeeknee (@MichaelMannion_) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/MutantKingSteve/status/1070432142101020672
Honestly Henderson and Lallana gotta start looking for a new club cos we mean business. Klopp gotta be ruthless to let them know their services are surplus to requirement in this TEAM of his. They should go to Burnley, Fulham and Co #LFC
— MR. POP (@Potential_Pop) December 5, 2018
I just hate Henderson in this team #LFC
— KALEX SERVICES ??? (@KalexServices) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/fawzzzlfc/status/1070423447447040002
It’s ridiculous just how bad Henderson is???omw….he really is the embodiment of Brendan Rogers mediocrity ?? #LFC #BURLIV
— uMalandela ngokulandela izinkomo zamadoda, Jama. (@Intilleque) December 5, 2018
I love how Jordan Henderson bosses the midfield. Said no one…….ever. #lfc
— Garren Bellew (garrenb@.bsky.social) (@garrenbellew) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/emilio1080/status/1070417239764021252
I like henderson but he has a creativity of a donkey. #BURLIV #LFC
— Ashish Dangwal (@ashishdangwal94) December 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/lfcbenson/status/1070408245339131905