Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has been in exemplary form so far this season.
Henderson’s place in Liverpool’s team has come under question at times throughout his career at Anfield, but his recent form has been nothing short of outstanding.
The England international has played a key role as Liverpool have enjoyed a wonderful run of results in the Premier League.
Liverpool are still unbeaten in domestic matches since the start of the season, and Henderson helped the Reds to victory over Manchester City over the weekend.
Collymore has certainly enjoyed watching the 29-year-old progress on Merseyside.
And the pundit claims that Henderson is proving an excellent replacement for Gerrard in a leadership role.
“I was one of those who looked at Henderson and James Milner and wondered if they’d be the two who could hamper the team,” Collymore said.
“I was with a lot of Liverpool fans who also wondered if Henderson should even be in the team, let alone be captain.
“But the pair haven’t just answered the questions about them, they have become intrinsic parts of the team and the dressing-room.
“Henderson, in particular, given the way he has grown into the captaincy.
“Finding a new leader after Steven Gerrard was always going to be difficult, but Henderson has stepped up brilliantly.”
Liverpool’s win over City on Sunday has put them in a massively commanding position at the top of the Premier League table.
Liverpool are now nine points clear of Manchester City, who sit in fourth place, with Chelsea and Leicester City now their closest rivals.
Henderson and Liverpool are next in action after the international break, when they take on Crystal Palace.
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