Chelsea Fans Slam ‘Horrendous’ Jordan Henderson After Sunderland Loss

Chelsea fans have heavily criticised Jordan Henderson following a 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. Enzo Le Fee scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after Levi Colwill brought Brian Brobbey down in the box, though replays showed Brobbey tripped himself up. Chelsea felt they should have had a penalty in the second half when Cole Palmer appeared to be fouled by Luke O'Nien, but referee Jarred Gillet did not award a spot-kick.

The defeat leaves Xabi Alonso's side fifth in the Premier League table with four losses in their opening 10 games. Henderson started in a three-man midfield alongside Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, having been given more game time than expected after arriving as a free agent in the summer.

Alonso was forced to turn to Henderson after AS Monaco prevented Lamine Camara from joining on deadline day, and Enzo Fernandez was not replaced following his move to Manchester City. Henderson impressed in a win over Bournemouth in early October but has failed to replicate that form.

Against his boyhood club, the former Sunderland midfielder struggled, failing to win his one ground duel, losing possession eight times, and failing with one dribble attempt in his 87 minutes on the pitch.

One fan said Henderson is just shocking especially on the ball, while another called him a pointless player. A further supporter demanded, "Henderson needs to be dropped let’s stop forcing it He has his cameo of the season enough now," and another added, "Henderson has been horrendous as well btw." One fan questioned, "What is Henderson still doing in this pitch please. No progressive passes, no tackles, just running around."

With the January transfer window two months away, it seems certain Chelsea will move for a new midfielder.