Dean Henderson put aside his horror show at Bramall Lane earlier in the season to deliver a superb performance for Sheffield United at Liverpool last night, much to the pleasure of Manchester United fans.
The Manchester United youngster was at the top of his game. He denied Mo Salah with a superb reaction save in the first-half, before being unlucky to see Sadio Mane gobble up a rebound for the second goal.
Manchester United fans seemingly want Henderson back at Old Trafford. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Henderson also made a number of other saves throughout and once again impressed. Despite not keeping the ball out, the England man already has seven clean sheets this term. That puts him top of the pile in the Premier League in terms of shut-outs.
A few weeks back, a poor display from David De Gea saw Manchester United fans call for Henderson to return to Old Trafford.
It seems, then, that following Henderson’s display last night, a lot of those fans are at it again. Twitter was awash with impressed Red Devils looking on in envy at the Blades having the youngster in the sticks.
If some of the comments are anything to go by, then it’s safe to say Manchester United fans would like Dean Henderson back sooner, rather than later.
Can we just recall dean Henderson from loan pls x @ManUtd
— Fredinho🇧🇷🐐 (@_FredSZN) January 2, 2020
If Manchester United are looking at a full rebuild by the beginning of next season, I can't see any reason why Dean Henderson shouldn't be United's first choice goalkeeper next season. De Gea has been fantastic for us, but it may be time to move him on this summer. #MUFC
— Joe Sillett (@JoeSillett) January 2, 2020
Sell David De Gea (Legend and one of the best goalkeepers of all time and a great servant but sadly losing his peak) and bring back Dean Henderson as number one! #MUFC
— Brendan Ball (@BrendanBall_) January 2, 2020
Dean Henderson denying Salah a hat trick out here. Massive saves from him.
— 𝕂𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕖🦊 (@MaebyKate) January 2, 2020
Some England fans got in on the act too, calling for Henderson to replace Jordan Pickford this summer in the Euros.
Dean Henderson is comfortably better than Pickford. Southgate confirmed as spineless if he doesn’t make the right call there for the euros
— SecretFootballer (@AnonFootballer1) January 2, 2020
Dean Henderson to start for England in the Euros, he’s so much better than Pickford
— Josh🔴 (@NecoSZN) January 2, 2020
Not only is Dean Henderson coming for that England No.1 spot but I think he’s coming for that No.1 spot at United too.
— Ryan. 🔴 (@Vintage_Utd) January 2, 2020
Dean Henderson got to be in contention to start for England for the Euros this summer!
— Sam Passingham (@Passingham11) January 2, 2020
Our view
Dean Henderson seems to get better and better for Sheffield United. His performance at Anfield was that of a player who felt a need to prove himself.
That shows the character of the young stopper. We all know he isn’t a shy player, but to come through that game tonight in such fine fashion is a testament to his ability and mindset.
It’s little surprise, then, that Manchester United fans are calling for Henderson to come back after his Liverpool performance.