Brentford boss makes Jordan Henderson claim after seeing Liverpool reception
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJordan HendersonJordan Henderson was given a rousing ovation on his first return to Anfield since leaving Liverpool, as Brentford boss Keith Andrews said the "special" reception would give the former Reds captain "a bit of closure"Jordan Henderson received an excellent reception on Sunday(Image: Getty Images)Brentford manager Keith Andrews admitted he was not taken aback by the reception afforded to Jordan Henderson on his first return to Anfield since departing Liverpool three years ago.Henderson received a rousing welcome from the home supporters prior to kick-off and again upon his second-half substitution during Sunday's Premier League encounter. The former Reds skipper was also afforded a lap of appreciation following the final whistle of the match, which concluded in a 1-1 draw.Andrews remarked: "The type of reception is what I thought he would get.
When he left a lot was reported, (but) everyone will be aware what Liverpool means to Jordan.READ MORE: Arne Slot makes Liverpool promise as difficult season ends and big summer loomsREAD MORE: Arne Slot needs just one word to sum up season as Liverpool head coach makes honest admission"He is such an iconic person in their history, so to come back in the way he did, it was a special afternoon he will look back on and possibly give him a bit of closure."Henderson earned a surprise inclusion in England's squad for the upcoming World Cup, prompting Andrews to add: "What he will give in the summer, you will need to ask Thomas Tuchel."He did very well to last as well as he did, he is just coming back from injury. He has been really good for us this season."Henderson was applauded by all four sides of Anfield(Image: Getty Images)Curtis Jones handed Liverpool the advantage on 58 minutes before Kevin Schade levelled matters six minutes later.The point, however, proved insufficient for Brentford to clinch European qualification, with Sunderland leapfrogging the Bees on the final day courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Chelsea.Reflecting on the dressing room atmosphere, Andrews commented: "Mixed, if we had won we would have been seventh, so fine margins."We will enjoy a bit of a break, players will be going to World Cup and internationals and we will be striving again next season."We gave everything to get the result we needed.
It wasn't quite to be, just immense pride in terms of what we produced."I liked how much bravery we played in the second half, we looked comfortable and tidied up our play."I'm very proud, if you had told me on the first of July we would be disappointed to miss out on Europe on goal difference... I'm very proud about what we have achieved after a summer of huge change, which normally creates uncertainty at football clubs."But it is the goodness of the group we were able to reinvent ourselves."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Jordan HendersonLiverpool FCBrentford FC