Liverpool preseason/July squad rankings: Who's king?

Liverpool preseason/July squad rankings: Who’s king?

By Tom Bogert | Aug 4, 2016

BASEL, SWITZERLAND - MAY 18: Daniel Sturridge (1st R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates Roberto Firmino (1st L), Adam Lallana (2nd L) and Philippe Coutinho (2nd R) during the UEFA Europa League Final match between Liverpool and Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 18, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) /

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BASEL, SWITZERLAND – MAY 17: In this handout image provided by UEFA, Jordan Henderson of Liverpool talks during a Liverpool press conference on the eve of the UEFA Europa League Final against Sevilla at St. Jakob-Park on May 17, 2016 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images) /

12. Jordan Henderson

Captain Henderson lands outside the top ten after his stock took a hit last season through injuries plus with all the new additions, he needs to prove his fitness and form again with the likes o Can, Gini Wijnaldum, Milner and others in the midfield.

But how quickly fans forget. Remember when Liverpool’s title run capitulated in 2013/14? That coincided when Henderson picked up a three game suspension. Not a coincidence.

Whoever is selling their Jordan Henderson stock, I’m buying it all. I’m still firmly on his bandwagon. He’s a quality player and a good leader.

With all of the attacking options in the team, though, Henderson will be asked to do his work deeper than he’s accustomed to and it’ll be interesting to see how he adapts if he’s forced to.

Next: 11. Loris Karius

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