Liverpool made a mistake with Jordan Henderson - but fans won't sing his name after joining Chelsea

Aldridge reflects on Henderson and Alonso's return to Anfield with Chelsea, saying Henderson's departure was a mistake but fans won't sing his name now.

Liverpool face Chelsea in the League Cup with two former players returning to Anfield. John Aldridge argues that letting Jordan Henderson leave was a mistake, as the club was short of leaders and Henderson still had several seasons to offer. However, Aldridge acknowledges that Henderson and Xabi Alonso won't receive the heroes' welcomes they got when returning with Bayer Leverkusen and Brentford respectively, because they now represent Chelsea — a club Liverpool fans have a complicated relationship with. Aldridge notes that while the pair will be respected, their names won't be sung by the Anfield crowd. He also praises manager Andoni Iraola for restoring honesty and fighting spirit to the team after a difficult previous season, saying the players are now battling and competing as they should.