The English national player departed Liverpool after a 13-year stint to join Al-Ettifaq last summer. This move reunited him with former teammate Steven Gerrard, who took charge as the Saudi club’s coach in July. However, despite their reunion, the duo has struggled to find success in the Middle East. Al-Ettifaq has faced a winless streak since October and currently sits in eighth place in the Saudi Pro League.
Henderson, reportedly earning between £350,000 to £700,000 per week, has encountered difficulties adjusting to a new environment and culture in Saudi Arabia.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Ajax is keen on offering Henderson an opportunity to depart, displaying “tangible interest” in the midfielder. Several other clubs are also waiting for confirmation from Al-Ettifaq regarding Henderson’s potential departure during the ongoing transfer window.
Graeme Souness, a Liverpool legend, has implied that Henderson’s spouse might be influencing his inclination to leave Saudi Arabia. Should Henderson secure an exit from the Pro League before month-end, he might have to agree to a substantial wage reduction, as it’s unlikely that any European team would match his current salary.
With the Saudi Pro League currently on hiatus due to the impending AFC Asian Cup, games are set to resume in February. This break suggests that Henderson may have played his final match for Al-Ettifaq. However, a return to Liverpool has been ruled out by Jurgen Klopp.
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Brian Henderson
EnglandThis season he played in total 17 times for 1528 minutes for Pro League.
Jordan Henderson didn’t score any goal for Al Ittifaq. He procured 4 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in Pro League. In the last match Al Ittifaq drew 1-1 against Al Hazm. The next match in Pro League will be against Al Khaleej.
Al Ittifaq performance and stats
Al Ettifaq
Al Ittifaq is currently 8th in the Pro League with 25 points.
In the last 19 games, it has won 6 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Al Ittifaq drawn 1-1 against Al Hazm.
It has a even goal difference after scoring 22 goals and conceding 22.
Al Ittifaq will play the next match in Pro League against Al Khaleej on Wednesday 14th of February in Khor Fakkan.
Ajax performance and stats
Ajax
It will be Ajax ended the league in the 5th position with 25 points.
In the last 15 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Ajax drawn 2-2 against PEC Zwolle.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 35 goals and conceding 30.
Ajax will play the next match in Eredivisie against Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday 14th of January in Deventer.
