Late-Minute Equalizer Snatches Dutch Title from Ajax and Jordan Henderson in Heartbreaking Fashion, as They Let Victory Slip Away in Final Five Games' Last Match, Requiring Only Six Points to Secure Championship.
Title Slip: Henderson's Ajax Stumble in Final Stretch of Eredivisie
In a nail-biting turn of events, Jordan Henderson and his Ajax squad found themselves grappling with the slippery Eredivisie title after a dramatic 99th-minute equalizer in their penultimate game.
Fresh off skippering the prestigious Liverpool side to the Premier League title in 2020, Henderson had another trophy on his radar with Ajax, aiming to etch the 37th league title into the club's history books.
With five games remaining and just six points needed to secure the title, Ajax had been the frontrunners. However, the tides started turning following their victory at Willem II on April 13. A series of unfortunate events followed, causing a tumultuous slide for Henderson and his crew.
After scoring a 4-0 drubbing against Utrecht, Ajax picked up just two points in their four subsequent games, witnessing the league title slipping away.
Henderson, who found himself in high spirits just days ago, now faces a nerve-wracking final clash against Twente with PSV only needing a win over Rotterdam to clinch the title. Ajax's comparatively poor goal difference means they'll need a win to have a shot at the title.
With the league standings showing Ajax on 75 points and PSV on 76, the defending champions have taken the lead, leaving Henderson and his team fighting a tough uphill battle.
Liverpool Transfer Choices and Extraordinary Outburst
The Eredivisie campaign hasn't been all unpleasant for Henderson, though. A high point came when the captain earned a well-deserved recall to the England squad, following Thomas Tuchel's first squad announcement earlier this year[1][2].
However, Henderson's season off the field was far from straightforward. Amidst transfer rumors, the ex-Liverpool captain reportedly sought a move to Monaco in January, even going as far as refusing to play for Ajax to push for his exit[3]. The move fell through when Ajax put a stop to it.
An extraordinary exchange between Henderson and a Dutch journalist, concerning his potential move to Ligue 1, even sent shockwaves through the football world[3]. The heated discussion saw Henderson argue against fabricated claims and expressed his outrage at the unprofessional and damaging accusations made against him.
Despite this drama, Henderson remains committed to the squad, and even delivered a defiant speech at the press conference, emphasizing his dedication and professionalism in the face of adversity[3].
- The nail-biting Eredivisie title race continues as Jordan Henderson and Ajax face a tough uphill battle against Twente, with PSV needing only a win over Rotterdam to secure the championship.
- Amidst the drama on the field, Henderson was recalled to the England squad this year, marking a significant highlight in his Eredivisie campaign with Ajax.
- The captain's season off the field was not without controversy, as he was reportedly involved in transfer talks with Monaco, refusing to play for Ajax to push for a move that didn't ultimately materialize.
- The ex-Liverpool captain made headlines with an extraordinary exchange with a Dutch journalist over potential transfer rumors, addressing fabricated claims and expressing outrage at the unprofessional and damaging accusations made against him.
