Brendan Rodgers says Jordan Henderson criticism coming from ‘morality officers’

Rodgers – who managed Henderson during his three years at Anfield – defended a player’s decision to choose where they ply their trade.

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been criticised for his move to Saudi Arabia because of his previous support for LGBT+ issues (Peter Byrne/PA)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has criticised the “morality officers” who have rounded on Jordan Henderson following his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

The former Liverpool captain, as a long-time supporter of the LGBT+ community, has drawn widespread condemnation for his decision to move to a country where homosexuality is illegal.