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5 players who can replace Jordan Henderson at Liverpool

Fulham FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League Jordan Henderson's role in Liverpool's successes under Jurgen Klopp cannot be downplayed. Not only has the Englishman been a great leader on and off the pitch, but he has also managed to improve his game considerably to become a mainstay in Liverpool's midfield. Henderson is a workhorse and a tenacious presence at the center of the pitch. He is also quite efficient at keeping things ticking in midfield. But Henderson is now 32 and his best years are behind him. Liverpool desperately need to strengthen their midfield and finding a long-term replacement for Henderson is now a priority. Without further ado, let's take a look at five players who can replace the Liverpool captain.

#5 Enzo Fernandes Benfica

Enzo Fernandes in action for Benfica (pic cred: TEAMtalk) Enzo Fernandez is a graduate of River Plate's youth academy and joined Benfica this past summer transfer window. The 21-year-old is a deep-lying playmaker capable of breaking up play and dictating proceedings from the centre of the pitch. He can also play as a number 10 and is a technically gifted midfielder with excellent passing ability. Fernandez is also a very good dribbler of the ball and is a very dynamic midfielder who can burgeon into a world-class player with ample guidance. According to , Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in Fernandez and are monitoring him.

#4 Luka Sucic RB Salzburg

FC Salzburg v Dinamo Zagreb: Group E - UEFA Champions League Young Croatian midfielder Luka Sucic is RB Salzburg's midfield general. The 20-year-old has risen through the ranks at Salzburg and has now established himself as one of their key players. He is a box-to-box midfielder who excels at finding space in and around the final third. Sucic also loves arriving late into the box to score a high number of goals from midfield. The Croat is far from the final product and still has a long way to go but he definitely has a very high ceiling. According to Salzburger Nachrichten (via ), Sucic is one of the players that Liverpool have identified as a potential long-term replacement for Henderson.

#3 Youri Tielemans Leicester City

Leicester City v Leeds United - Premier League Youri Tielemans has been linked with Liverpool for quite a while now. The Merseysiders opted against signing Tielemans in the summer but could be regretting that decision now. But the Belgium midfielder has not covered himself in glory either this term as languish at 19th in the Premier League table. Tielemans' current contract with the Foxes expires next summer and he will be available on a free transfer. He is a proven entity given his Premier League experience. As per Calciomercato (via ), Liverpool, Real Madrid and Juventus are interested in signing Tielemans at the end of the season.

#2 Frenkie de Jong Barcelona

FC Barcelona v FC Internazionale: Group C - UEFA Champions League Despite Frenkie de Jong's that he is ready to play anywhere for , he continues to be linked with an exit from the club. Barca were keen to offload him in the summer and had even come to an €85 million agreement with Manchester United for his sale. However, De Jong refused to move. He is no longer an automatic starter at the club, with Pedri and Gavi being preferred as the two central midfielders alongside Sergio Busquets. As per ESPN (via ), Liverpool have already contacted De Jong's representatives. Chelsea and United retain an interest in the Dutchman and all three teams will try to sign him if he decides to leave in January. De Jong would definitely be an upgrade on Henderson. NEW: Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United are ready to lead the race for Frenkie de Jong should the midfielder choose to quit Barcelona in January. [espn] NEW: Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United are ready to lead the race for Frenkie de Jong should the midfielder choose to quit Barcelona in January. [espn]

#1 Jude Bellingham Borussia Dortmund

Hannover 96 v Borussia Dortmund - DFB Cup: Second Round Jude Bellingham is one of the most exciting midfield prospects in Europe right now. He has gone from strength to strength at Borussia Dortmund and has been heavily linked with a return to England. Liverpool, , , and Real Madrid are all interested in Bellingham. The 19-year-old is tied with Dortmund until 2025 but has been to leave the Bundesliga outfit at the end of the 2022-23 season. He is an excellent passer and ball progressor. Bellingham's positional discipline and tactical awareness belies his age and he would be a phenomenal long-term replacement for Henderson.Jude Bellingham finished 4th in the Kopa Trophy rankings for best young player in football Jude Bellingham finished 4th in the Kopa Trophy rankings for best young player in football Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found