Jordan Henderson appeared to have been infuriated by teammate Bertrand Traore in Ajax’s 4-0 smashing UEFA Europa League win over Besiktas.
Francesco Farioli’s side extended their
unbeaten streak to five matches across all competitions with the victory over Besiktas on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Why Did Jordan Henderson Confront Teammate Bertrand Traore?
However, Ajax captain Henderson was not happy with Traore and he had a go at the winger for giving away possession cheaply.
Ajax were leading by 3 goals at the time, but Jordan Henderson still felt the need to indicate his unhappiness with the display of the Burkinabe.
Traore also looked enraged by the actions of the former Liverpool man, with the Burkina Faso international apparently responding with some stern words of his own.
Henderson, who was clearly unhappy with Bertrand Traore as aforementioned, had to be pushed away from the 29-year-old by two other teammates – Devyne Rensch and then Kian Fitz-Jim.
Things were almost boiling over between the pair as they surprisingly got into a heated argument before they were pulled apart.
Ajax Vs Besiktas
Fitz-Jim netted the opener for Ajax in the 31st minute, before Mika Godts doubled their lead 9 minutes before the hour mark.
Kenneth Taylor extended Francesco Farioli’s side’s lead further in the 55th minute before Mika Godts secured his brace 17 minutes before the end of normal time.
Jordan Henderson Speaks On Incident Involving Him And Bertrand Traore
During a post-match interview after the thrilling win for the hosts, Jordan Henderson played down the incident involving him and Traore.
The English midfielder saw his reaction as “normal” and shared that he acted in that manner to keep his teammates “on their toes”.
The 34-year-old said: “My moment with Traore? If you watch me play over the years, that’s pretty normal, to be honest.
“Intimidating? It’s football! We want to win, we want to improve. If we concede a goal there is still much time left. Sometimes you will have words with each other, but it’s good; it keeps everybody on their toes.”
Henderson played the entirety of the UEFA Europa League clash against Besiktas, and he was impressive on the night, touching the ball 70 times and completing 79 percent of his 58 passes.
Jordan Henderson, who joined Ajax from Al-Ettifaq in January 2024, has in the past also emphasized the need to set and maintain high standards following the Dutch side’s 5th-place in the Eredivisie last season.
Their 5th-place finish in the 2023/24 campaign is the club’s worst final position since 2000.
Ajax In The 2024/25 Eredivisie Season
Ajax presently sits 9th on the Eredivisie table, with 7 points from 44 matches, having won 2 games, drawn 1, and lost 1.
Francesco Farioli’s side are 11 points behind league-leaders PSV Eindhoven, but they have 2 games in hand.
They return to league action on Sunday, September 29, 2024, with an away clash against RKC Waalwijk.
Who Is Jordan Henderson?
Jordan Henderson is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eredivisie club Ajax, whom he captains, and the England national team.
His Personal Information?
Henderson was born on June 17, 1990, in Sunderland, England, to father Brian Henderson and mother Liz Henderson.
Jordan Henderson has one sibling, whose name is Jody.
Is Jordan Henderson Married?
Henderson is married to former model Rebecca Burnett, with the pair reportedly walking down the aisle in 2014.
Jordan Henderson Children?
They have three children together; a daughter, Alexa, born in 2014; another daughter, Alba, born in 2015; and a son, Myles, born in 2020.
Henderson’s Market Value And Net Worth?
Jordan Henderson’s market value is €4 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of €50 million – €60 million.
Henderson’s Salary?
Jordan Henderson earns about €140,000 per week at Ajax.
Jordan Henderson Career Stats?
Henderson has made 625 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 39 goals and providing 82 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Jordan Henderson has made 80 appearances for England, scoring 3 goals and providing 11 assists.
Jordan Henderson’s Achievements?
Jordan Henderson has won several trophies in his career, including 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 Premier League, 1 FA Cup, and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Henderson has played for several clubs in his career, including; Liverpool, Al-Ettifaq FC, Coventry City, and Sunderland.
