The Independent · October 23, 2026

Why 36-year-old Jordan Henderson works in Xabi Alonso’s new-age Chelsea

Jordan Henderson, 36, has become an unexpected midfield fixture under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, forming an effective partnership with Moises Caicedo rather than serving purely as a dressing room leader as initially anticipated.

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Why 36-year-old Jordan Henderson works in Xabi Alonso’s new-age Chelsea

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