CM Jordan Henderson
Henderson has gotten better and better in playing the deepest midfield role as the season has gone on, culminating with his maestro performance against Chelsea and that goal.
Oh man, that goal. What a wonder strike it was.
But outside of that, I feel confident when Henderson occupies that role in Emre Can’s absence, something I wasn’t convinced of before the season begun. I figured Can to be the least replaceable player in the team, but Henderson has done a fine job.
Can showed his rust against Derby so he looks about another week away from starting. Maybe he comes off the bench against against Hull.
Of course, this isn’t a case of one-or-the-other, they’ll play together once Can is fit. That may mean Gini Wijnaldum is sacrificed. Oh speaking of which…