“Should be first name on teamsheet” – Liverpool fans hail ‘unnoticed’ player as ‘engine’ of their team after outstanding display in 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been praised by fans for his performance during the Reds' 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Tuesday, May 10.Henderson has been a steady engine for Jurgen Klopp's side since the German took over. However, he sometimes goes unnoticed by neutral fans, but not by the Anfield faithful.Some fans took to Twitter to praise the skipper for his professional performance.AJN.@AndrewJNichollsJordan Henderson with a captains performance 🏻🏻 outstanding.Jordan Henderson with a captains performance 👏🏻👏🏻 outstanding.Shudufhadzo.btc 🇸🇻🇨🇫@ShudufhadzoRSAJordan Henderson is Liverpool, such a captain this man isJordan Henderson is Liverpool, such a captain this man is𝐸𝓁𝓁𝒾𝑒@EllieeWright_The best part of being an LFC girlfriend is having Jordan Henderson on my tv on a weekly basisThe best part of being an LFC girlfriend is having Jordan Henderson on my tv on a weekly basisKenneth Uyabeme 🦋@kennethuyabemeSay what you want about him but the truth is Liverpool aren't Liverpool without Jordan Henderson. In so many games where he comes on he changes things.#AVLLIV1Say what you want about him but the truth is Liverpool aren't Liverpool without Jordan Henderson. In so many games where he comes on he changes things.#AVLLIVSteven fearns@Fearnsy89Jordan Henderson is Liverpools most important player. Should be first name on teamsheet. And it has nothing to do with captaincy1Jordan Henderson is Liverpools most important player. Should be first name on teamsheet. And it has nothing to do with captaincyLisa Pilgrim@LisaPilly9I say it again and again! Week in week our! @JHenderson you are the engine of this team 8I say it again and again! Week in week our! @JHenderson you are the engine of this team ⚽️Mike McCoole@mccoolecreativeJordan Henderson appreciation tweet. twitter.com/mccoolecreativ…Mike McCoole@mccoolecreativeUp the still-chasing-the-quadruple-in-the-penultimate-week-of-the-season, what-a-team Reds 3Up the still-chasing-the-quadruple-in-the-penultimate-week-of-the-season, what-a-team Reds 🔴Jordan Henderson appreciation tweet. twitter.com/mccoolecreativ…SalahForBallond'Or@kinzo1414Once again, Jordan Henderson's importance to this team will go unnoticed 2Once again, Jordan Henderson's importance to this team will go unnoticed 😔The Champions League finalists came back from 1-0 down after Douglas Luiz opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the third minute.However, Steven Gerrard's side couldn't hang on for long as Joel Matip replied almost immediately to level the score.Sadio Mane then grabbed the winner in the 65th minute as he cleverly converted Luis Diaz's cross into the back of the net.A glimmer of hope for Liverpool in the Premier League title raceJurgen Klopp's men are still chasing the tails of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side for the Premier League title.Dropping points is not an option for Liverpool at the moment after their draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.If they had dropped points today and City had beaten Wolverhampton Wanderers tomorrow evening, the Sky Blues would have been crowned champions.B/R Football@brfootball1—Man City: 86 points (35 games) 2—Liverpool: 86 points (36 games) Wednesday: Wolves vs. Man City Liverpool fans:47605431—Man City: 86 points (35 games) 2—Liverpool: 86 points (36 games) Wednesday: Wolves vs. Man City Liverpool fans: https://t.co/NBDKHiqzCjHowever, their win tonight puts them level on points with the current holders, but with a game less.The fate of the title lies in City's hands and now the win over Aston Villa adds additional pressure to Guardiola.Liverpool face Chelsea in the FA cup final on Saturday (May 14) in hopes of trying and keeping their quadruple dreams alive.The Champions League final is also just around the corner for the Reds, so fans and players alike have a lot on their plates over the next couple of months.Losing out on the Premier League title wouldn't be the biggest disaster for Jurgen Klopp's men, however, it would be a great addition to their season.

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