In a show of support, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended Jordan Henderson against the criticism surrounding his recent move to Ajax. Klopp expressed his happiness for the former Liverpool captain, stating that Henderson's happiness is the most important thing to him.

Henderson recently completed his move to the Dutch club after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. The midfielder's transfer to Saudi Arabia had been surrounded by controversy, but Klopp believes that the criticism directed towards Henderson has been unfair.

Klopp admitted that he had not yet spoken to Henderson directly, but emphasized that he believes 99 percent of Henderson's football-related decisions were fine. The Liverpool manager reaffirmed Henderson's positive attitude throughout the process and praised his willingness to explore new opportunities.

The move to Ajax was seen by Klopp as a chance for Henderson to showcase his talent and provide valuable experience to the younger players in John van't Schip's squad. Klopp highlighted the historical success of Ajax when combining talent with experience, and expressed his confidence that Henderson's presence would help the team make significant strides from their current fifth-place position in the Netherlands.

Klopp also addressed the notion that English players moving abroad is often met with skepticism, stating that people in other countries are eager to come to England to gain international experience. He stressed the importance of Henderson's decision to seek new challenges and the positive impact it will have on his footballing career.

As Henderson embarks on his new journey in the Netherlands, Klopp mentioned that he would have a conversation with him in due course. However, the Liverpool manager understands that Henderson currently has more important matters to attend to in his early days at Ajax.

With Klopp's unwavering support and belief in Jordan Henderson's abilities, Liverpool fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on their former captain's progress at Ajax.