Jordan Henderson has been recalled to the England team for their forthcoming matches against Italy and Germany after making a quick injury return.
The injury return for Henderson confirms him the England squad for Nations League
The Liverpool skipper has been out since Liverpool’s 2-1 victory against Newcastle on August 31. However, he was anticipated to return during the current international break.
Similar to players like Ibrahima Konate, Calvin Ramsay, and Caoimhin Kelleher, the midfielder was thought to benefit from the time off in preparation for his comeback to the lineup against Brighton on October 1.
However, on Tuesday morning, it got announced that Henderson had been selected for the England team after recovering quicker than anticipated.
This follows a disappointment for Kalvin Phillips. He was forced to leave the last camp before the World Cup which raises Henderson’s expectations for the competition.
The right decision?
One of two perspectives might get applied to the selection of Henderson for the England team. Both of them are despite his absence from Liverpool’s previous three games.
In an already injury-riddled season for the Reds, it may be considered premature. Not to mention, a danger of additional suspension at the club level if he experiences a repeat in the two UEFA Nations League matches.
Or it may get viewed as a valuable chance to improve one’s match fitness before a month. In which the Reds will play nine games, beginning with Brighton’s visit.
Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, as well as Henderson, Konate, Kelleher, and Ramsay were all out for Klopp going into the international break. However, the latter four players should be ready once play resumes.
Gareth Southgate to rectify the situation in the Nations League group
After drawing with Italy, England is presently last in their UEFA Nations League group without a victory. With his English cavalry, Gareth Southgate is attempting to correct this predicament. And the newest addition, the captain of Liverpool, will unquestionably aid them in doing so.
