Ex-Liverpool star receive knocks for dropping captain's armband against Oshimen's Galatasaray

Ex-Liverpool star receive knocks for dropping captain's armband against Oshimen's Galatasaray

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:30 - 31.01.2025

The former Liverpool midfielder has received several knocks after handing over the captain armband during their Europa League clash.

Ajax captain Jordan Henderson has sparked controversy by relinquishing the captain's armband during their Europa League clash against Galatasaray.

The former Liverpool midfielder was heavily linked with a move to Monaco and appeared to be prioritise a transfer away from Ajax.

PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports

Henderson, who joined Ajax from Al-Ettifaq in January 2024, was quickly named captain of the Dutch giants.

However, amidst intense speculation surrounding a potential move to Monaco, he decided to hand over the armband to goalkeeper Remko Pasveer before the Galatasaray match.

What Pasveer said

Pasveer, who explained the decision, defended Henderson's decision to avoid speaking to the media.

He said, "Jordan wanted to focus on the match and not on peripheral matters. That was discussed just before the match.

"Jordan does not want it to be about him but about the match. It is good that I can take over from him. That way we are there for each other."

However, Dutch football legends Ronald de Boer and Wesley Sneijder expressed their disapproval of Henderson's actions.

He said, "This is complete nonsense. Henderson wanted to focus on the match, but he did not have to appear in front of the camera before the match. I understand that Pasveer has to do this, but it is simply nonsense. Henderson simply has other things on his mind and apparently does not want to respond to it."

Ex-Liverpool star receive knocks

Meanwhile, legends Ronald de Boer and Wesley Sneijder slammed Henderson for his decision.

De Boer said, "This is complete nonsense. Henderson wanted to focus on the match, but he did not have to appear in front of the camera before the match. I understand that Pasveer has to do this, but it is simply nonsense. Henderson simply has other things on his mind and apparently does not want to respond to it."

"Don't be so difficult, man. You play the match, you have the armband on and after the match, you say: 'Yeah, guys, I don't know yet. Something is going on. We'll see.' Be a man and stand your ground. Right now you get speculation and you create a lot of unrest," Sneijder added

The England international has played in 13 Europa League appearances for Ajax this season.

Tags: