3 reasons why Ozan Kabak must start against Leicester City
Moving Jordan Henderson back into midfield
Jordan Henderson’s impact in midfield is undeniable. He controls the game’s tempo and will afford the likes of Thiago and Gini Wijnaldum to spend more time on the ball rather than focusing on tracking back.
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While Fabinho is the side’s natural 6, Hendo has stepped in for him on numerous occasions and done more than enough to be considered for the role whenever possible.
In fact, his most impressive game of the season was from the DM position in a 7-0 win against Crystal Palace, where he also chipped in with a great finish.
There was an interesting find by a Liverpool fan (@donkopleone) on Henderson’s impact from midfield.
The stats show that with Hendo in midfield in this season’s Premier League, Liverpool has won seven games, drawn four, and lost zero games. On the other hand, when the skipper has missed out on a place in midfield, the club has lost (five times) more than they have won (four times) and drawn (thrice).
Henderson is a vital midfielder for Klopp, that much is clear. Which makes it even more important that Kabak is started to he can revert to his regular position.