Liverpool fans slam Jordan Henderson for singing national anthem ahead of Brentford match

Jordan Henderson has been criticised by Liverpool fans after he sang the national anthem prior to their Premier League clash against Brentford.

On Saturday evening, Jurgen Klopp’s Reds were looking to extend their winning streak to six matches against a Brentford side who have caused them trouble this season, having won 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

However, the talk prior to the match has been focused on the decision to play the national anthem ahead of kick-off to mark King Charles’ Coronation.

As ‘God Save The King’ was played, the majority of the Liverpool crowd booed for the duration of the anthem.

Liverpool captain Henderson, who started on the bench was seen singing the anthem amid the chorus of boos around Anfield.

Fans took to social media to show their discontent.

One said: “Jordan Henderson is a disgrace get him out the club now.”

Another tweeted: “Jordan Henderson should never play for Liverpool again.”

A third fan added: “That was the best boo I’ve ever seen also terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract with immediate effect @LFC.”

Someone else wrote: “Jordan Henderson, not my captain.”

Whilst a fifth commented: “Jordan Henderson belting it out, Liverpool Captain, disgrace! Stand with your fans…”

National anthem can barely be heard over the boos and chanting at Anfield 🔊 pic.twitter.com/QM41Bg1yUv

— Football Daily (@footballdaily) May 6, 2023

Speaking ahead of the match, Klopp was asked for his views on the decision to play the national anthem, he said: “The club's position is my position. I have said a couple of times this is definitely a subject I cannot have a proper opinion about.

“I'm from Germany, we don't have a King or a Queen. It is a nice thing to watch, all the weddings are massive in Germany. I'm pretty sure a lot of people in this country will enjoy the coronation, some will not really be interested and some will not like it. That's over the whole country and that's all I can say about it.”