In significant, though not shocking news, Jordan Henderson will be absent from Liverpool’s pre-season opener against Karlsruher.
As the Reds embark on preparations for the 2023/24 season, their first friendly in Germany on Wednesday evening will be without the influential captain and skipper.
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Recent headlines have been dominated by Henderson, who has already agreed to join Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in the Middle East.
However, negotiations between Al-Ettifaq and Liverpool have hit a snag as they have yet to finalize the transfer fee, casting doubt on the Saudi Pro League side’s ability to meet the demands.
Just hours before Liverpool’s pre-season was set to kick off against the German side, Paul Joyce of The Times confirmed Henderson’s absence.
This has sparked further speculation that the 33-year-old may be on his way out of the club.
Adding to the intrigue, Henderson’s midfield partner, Fabinho, is also rumored to be joining the growing league, with a £40 million transfer to Al-Ittihad expected to be announced soon.
The skipper’s absence in this pre-season friendly could imply that negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing or that manager Jurgen Klopp has decided to keep Henderson away from the spotlight in the meantime.
As the situation unfolds, fans eagerly await to see if the club’s leader will remain with Liverpool beyond the summer.
The story is continuously evolving and could take unexpected twists and turns in the days to come.
Following Wednesday evening’s friendly, Liverpool will face Greuther Furth on Monday, and by then, everyone connected with the club hopes to have more clarity on the Henderson transfer situation.
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It’s worth noting that Henderson still has two years left on his current contract, and Liverpool is not obliged to sell him despite the reported lucrative offers from the Middle East club.
As the football world watches and waits, the outcome of this transfer saga remains uncertain, with the potential for more drama before a final resolution is reached.
