Yesterday saw Manchester United loanee, Dean Henderson, nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award.
Dean Henderson, Sheffield United (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
The England stopper kept two clean-sheets in three games in October. Henderson recorded shut-outs against both Watford and Arsenal. His only blip saw Robert Snodgrass open the scoring at West Ham last weekend.
Henderson is currently in his second spell with the Blades after helping them to Championship promotion last season. He kept 21 clean-sheets that season and already has four this time around.
United fans have already been praising their number one, something we covered, here.
Dean Henderson, Manchester United (Photo by Kieran Galvin/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
However, it wasn’t just the Blades fans who wanted to give the stopper some praise.
Being a Manchester United player, the Red Devils fans are also keen on keeping an eye out on their future talent. Henderson is one of many players looking to make a breakthrough at Old Trafford in the coming years.
And a quick look at Twitter suggests the United fans are pretty happy with what they are seeing…
I hope & pray that Dean Henderson never leaves #mufc on a permanent deal.
He'll be the #1 but I do not know how long that'll take with David De Gea signing that extension.
— ً (@utdrobbo) October 21, 2019
Dean Henderson is a good gk.
Future mufc goalie ❤— Ajegunmo opeyemi Daniels (@Mista_ope) October 26, 2019
The future is 🔆 Dean… Hard work pays off… GGMU
— Richie red (@robinvanpolar) November 1, 2019
Some were less confident of Henderson being given the nod for the award, however…
DEANO
DEANO
DEANO
DEANOVardy will probably get it but still
— HonestUtd (@2nestUtd) November 1, 2019
should be henderson. GK are very underrated and always disregarded with this kind of recognitions even with their great performance. 🧤🧤
— Kenn. ☮ (@KennDashNine) November 1, 2019
It’s safe to say that Man United fans see themselves in safe hands going forward. Even the club got in on the act, congratulating their man…
Well done, @DeanHenderson! 💪💪
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 1, 2019
Henderson’s credentials
There’s little doubting Henderson intends on getting the number one jersey at Old Trafford.
Despite loving his time at Bramall Lane, his goal is to replace David De Gea. And there’s every chance he can do it. Henderson’s form for the Blades has been nothing short of excellent.
Dean Henderson, Sheffield United v West Ham (Photo by IAN KINGTON/AFP via Getty Images)
He’s proven to be a top shot-stopper and has bounced back numerous times from errors. He has already won United points this season. His performance at Watford being one of particular note.
England have already recognised Henderson’s talents. If he continues how he is this term, there is no reason he can’t replace De Gea eventually.
The key for Henderson will be how long he is prepared to bide his time at Manchester United.