Hendo’s got Ajax armband

JORDAN HENDERSON is set to be named the new captain of Ajax.

The former Liverpool skipper will wear the armband for the first time when Ajax go to Heerenveen today.

It will only be Henderson’s second appearance since he quit Saudi Pro League club Al-ettifaq.

The 33-year-old (above) has been made captain because ex-tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn is injured.

But it is understood that Ajax coach John van ’t Schip is keen to make the appointment more permanent such is the positive effect that Henderson has already had.

Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor, 21, said: “Jordan’s presence in the team and dressing room is huge. Everyone can tell he has played at top level in Europe and in England.

“He is a leader and a coach on the pitch in such a good, natural manner.

“He is constantly supporting young players, he sees things quicker than others and tells us how to anticipate all the time.

“That is already resulting in a more fluent playing style.

“Simple things are now stuck in the head of the players, which creates a lot of automatic things in our game. I love all that.

“And what we all loved about him in his first game is that he kept on going – in attack and when we had to defend.

“It is fantastic to get an insight into what is demanded at the top level. It is too early to say how things will work out exactly with Jordan in our team, but, for me, it feels really good to have a player like him.

“The atmosphere here has really changed. Jordan is giving us an extra boost.

“Not only for us, the players – but the fans love him, too.”