Liverpool will be without their skipper Jordan Henderson in the club’s pre-season opener against Karlsruher tonight, News About Nigeria gathered.
As speculation around a potential move to Saudi Arabia mounts, the 33-year-old midfielder’s absence has left many wondering about his future with the Reds.
Amidst the uncertainty, one exciting prospect for Liverpool supporters is the non-competitive debut of Dominik Szoboszlai who recently joined the club from RB Leipzig.
The Hungarian midfielder will have a chance to showcase his talent for the first time in a Liverpool shirt.
Additionally, summer signing Alexis Mac Allister has been named on the bench, providing further excitement for fans eager to see the new additions in action.
Reports from renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano suggest that negotiations between Liverpool and Al Ettifaq are still ongoing regarding Henderson’s potential move to the Saudi club.
Despite the talks, Henderson has traveled with the Liverpool team for their pre-season camp in Germany, even though he has been put aside for the game holding tonight.
Meanwhile, teammate Fabinho has also been involved in discussions with the Saudi club. However, unlike Henderson, the Brazilian midfielder decided to stay with the Reds for the pre-season opener to ensure his focus remains on his current team.
The transfer saga surrounding Jordan Henderson has been making headlines, with rumors suggesting that the midfielder has been offered a staggering £700,000-a-week salary to join Al Ettifaq.
This eye-watering sum has only added to the intrigue surrounding the potential move.
However, whether Henderson’s time at Anfield comes to an end or not, one thing remains certain, the English giants will need to adapt and prepare for the upcoming season.
