Jordan Henderson ‘set to be named new captain of Ajax’ after just ONE game with head coach ‘keen to make the appointment permanent due to the positive effect he has had on the dressing room’

Jordan Henderson will reportedly become Ajax’s new captain after impressing his manager and teammates with his leadership skills.

The former Liverpool captain has made just one appearance since returning to Europe from Al-Ettifaq but could already be named as the club’s captain.

As reported by The mirrorHenderson will wear the armband when they travel to Heerenveen on Sunday.

This is because former Spurs winger Steven Bergwijn, the current captain, is sidelined through injury.

The report goes on to say that Henderson’s wearing of the armband may not be a one-off, as it is understood that Ajax coach John van’t Schip could try to make him a permanent captain.

It is believed that Henderson has had such a ‘positive effect on the dressing room’ that he could be named permanent captain.

The Englishman has seen fellow Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor praise his, revealing he has been a huge boost to the dressing room.

Jordan’s presence in the team and the locker room is huge,” Taylor revealed.

‘Everyone can see that he has been playing at the top level in Europe and England for years. Jordan is such a good and natural leader and coach on the field.

‘He constantly supports young players, he sees things faster than others and constantly tells us how to anticipate.

‘That already creates a smoother playing style. Simple things now stick in the players’ heads, creating many automatic things in our game. I love all that.’

It remains to be seen whether he will be appointed permanent captain or share duties with Bergwijn, but he will don the armband on Sunday for the first time since moving to the Netherlands.