Forget Fernandinho, Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson instead tops Premier League charts in key area

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Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has had an eventful start to the season.

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson celebrates after the match

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has racked up more accurate passes than any other Premier League player this season despite his side starting the campaign with three straight away games.

With Anfield under development, the Reds have opened their Premier League season with three away games – beating Arsenal 4-3, losing to Burnley 2-0 before drawing 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur.

Four points from the three matches represents a solid start for Jurgen Klopp’s men considering the fixtures, yet question marks have been asked of both the midfield and the defence.

Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson celebrates their second goal with Sadio Mane

Following his mistake at Burnley, Henderson has once again been questioned as a holding midfielder yet there is no doubt that on the ball few are better at recycling possession.

As shown by the table provided by Opta, the England international has posted more accurate passes than any other Premier League player with a whopping 225 from his opening three games.

Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp like to press high up the pitch and play at a high-tempo, therefore Henderson’s ability on the ball is all the more impressive considering he is looking to release it quickly.

England’s Jordan Henderson during training

The former Sunderland man perhaps isn’t quite in the mould of an N’Golo Kante or Nemanja Matic off the ball, yet in possession he has been reliable and has ultimately out-passed Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City midfielders.

With a home game against Leicester City on the horizon, it will give both Henderson and his teammates the perfect opportunity to silence their critics and put on a decent showing against the reigning champions.

General view during the match – Anfield, Liverpool