5 Liverpool Stars Who Could Be Captain As Henderson Nears Saudi Arabia Move

• Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is nearing a move to Saudi Arabia
• He will link up with former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq if he completes the move
• Jurgen Klopp would have to name a new captain though there is an obvious choice

Jurgen Klopp would have to look within his squad to form a new leadership group if captain Jordan Henderson completes the proposed move to Saudi Arabia.

Al-Ettifaq, coached by the captain who handed over to Henderson, Steven Gerrard, have stepped up their interest in the 34-year-old, and a move could be completed soon.

Sports Brief looks at five potential captains if the England international departs, including Virgil van Dijk, as first analysed by Mirror UK.

1. Virgil van Dijk

The Dutch national team captain has been a rock in Liverpool's defence since he joined the club from Southampton for a world record fee for a defender. Van Dijk captained the team in the absence of Hendo and James Milner last season. According to ESPN UK, new signing Dominik Szoboszlai hinted a decision had been made with his recent Instagram activity.

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2. Mohamed Salah

The Egyptian is certainly a Liverpool legend when and if he decides to leave the club or retire from football. He formed a deadly trio with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane to deliver one of the best eras in the club's history. He is the Egypt national team captain.

3. Trent Alexander-Arnold

It would be a great honour for the young lad from Liverpool whose dream came true to captain his boyhood club. His ever-presence and consistency make him a suitable candidate to lead the team on and off the pitch.

4. Alisson Becker

The Brazilian goalkeeper is one of the respected figures in the dressing room. Though he comes off as quiet and shy, he can be very vocal when needed and stood up to Henderson during a game last season. He captained the team in a Champions League game against Porto in 2021.

5. Andrew Robertson

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Six years today, since he moved to Anfield from Hull City, the Scotland national team captain has everything it takes to be the next skipper. He is vocal on the pitch, with good performances and impressive fitness.

Saliba idolises van Dijk

Sports Brief reported that Arsenal defender William Saliba idolises van Dijk as one of the defenders he tries to model his game on after enjoying a breakout Premier League year.

The French defender listed four key attributes in the Liverpool centre-half, which he copies, which includes his calmness on the ball and his one-on-one ability.