Jordan Henderson reveals what he said to Mohamed Salah during emotional Liverpool goodbye
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SportFootballLiverpool FCMohamed Salah brought the curtain down on his Liverpool career against Brentford at Anfield on Sunday afternoon—and Jordan Henderson had a message for his former team-mateJordan Henderson has revealed what he said to Mohamed Salah as the forward left the Anfield pitch for the final time as a Liverpool player. Salah brought the curtain down on his trophy-laden spell with the Reds against Brentford yesterday afternoon.The forward broke down in tears as he made his way off the pitch when he was replaced by Jeremie Frimpong with 16 minutes of normal time remaining.
But before he did, Salah shared an embrace with Henderson, with now Brentford midfielder revealed post-match what he said to his former team-mate."It's an emotional time, seeing someone like Mo leaving this club after everything that he's given," he told Sky Sports.READ MORE: National media reflect on season Liverpool were 'tested to its core' as Mohamed Salah points madeREAD MORE: Andy Robertson pays classy tribute to Everton captain Seamus Coleman after Liverpool goodbyeAnd when asked he said to the forward, Henderson revealed: “I just thanked him for everything he’s done for me and the club.“To watch him walk down there one final time was quite emotional for me as well. To watch them out there is quite emotional as well."Henderson himself received a rousing reception from Liverpool supporters as he made his first return to Anfield since leaving the club nearly three years ago.The England international was given a standing ovation when he was replaced on the hour before he embarked on a lap of appreciation after the game.And on the reception he received, Henderson said: "Obviously, coming back here was an emotional day for me."I just tried to concentrate on the game, but the reaction when I went off was incredible, really.
It was nice to come back and finally see the fans, I didn't see them when I left."To come and play here again was big for me, my family were here, so that was a nice moment to see them again really."Asked about the reception Henderson received, Bees boss Keith Andrews said: "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."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."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!