Jordan Henderson's father, Brian Henderson, has revealed that the England midfielder's arm is 'completely smashed' following a freak accident after the 3-2 victory over Mexico at the World Cup. Henderson suffered the injury during post-match celebrations when he slipped while jumping over an advertising board, landing awkwardly and breaking his radius.
Injury Details and Immediate Aftermath
Henderson, who now plays for Brentford after leaving Liverpool, was stretchered off the pitch and given oxygen. He will require surgery and will miss the remainder of England's World Cup campaign. Despite this, his father confirmed that Henderson will stay with the squad for the rest of the tournament.
“At first I just thought he’d fallen, I thought he’d maybe scraped his wrist,” Brian told the Daily Mail. “I had no idea it was that serious until they were interviewing Harry Kane and a trolley came past with Jordan on it. I could see him on there with oxygen and things. Straight away, I messaged his PA, who was over there, to try and find out what had happened. I was up all night waiting to hear the news. It’s just a waiting game now.”
Father's Account and Recovery Outlook
Brian Henderson detailed the severity of the injury: “It’s his left forearm, he’s just completely smashed it. He’s going to have a cast on and then it depends on what the experts say. He won’t be leaving his teammates. He’ll be there until it’s finished.”
In his first message to fans since the incident, Henderson praised England's performance and thanked supporters. “A night to remember that’s for sure!” he wrote. “What an incredible performance against all the different challenges. So proud to be a part of this special team. Thanks for all the support, another big one Saturday.”
Team Support and England's Progress
England defender Marc Guehi provided an update on Henderson's condition, saying on the Lion’s Den programme: “Hendo’s good. He’s in a better place than he was yesterday. It was obviously scary for him and his family and for everyone else, but we’re just glad that he’s on the road to a speedy recovery.”
England secured their place in the World Cup quarter-final with a thrilling 3-2 win at Azteca Stadium. Jude Bellingham scored twice, and Harry Kane added a penalty. The victory was overshadowed by Henderson's injury, which occurred during the team's celebrations with travelling supporters.
