Jordan Henderson proved once again that heâs an absolute class act after Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to win the FA Cup final on Saturday.The Liverpool captain broke away from the celebrations to console his England teammate Mason Mount, who was devastated after missing a penalty.Mount saw his spot-kick saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Kostas Tsimikas then stepped up and converted past Edouard Mendy as the Reds secured their second trophy of the season.It meant more penalty shoot-out heartache for Chelsea, who lost to the same opponents in the same manner at the end of Februaryâs Carabao Cup final.Missing the decisive penalty in a shoot-out is one of the worst experiences that a professional footballer can experience during their career.Aware that Mount was suffering during one of the toughest moments of his career so far, Henderson briefly stopped celebrating in order to have a one-on-one conversation with his crestfallen England colleague.Watch the footage here:
Class.
Henderson, who replaced Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain in the summer of 2015, went on to describe Chelsea as a âfantastic teamâ in his post-match interview on Sky Sports.
He also conceded that winning a penalty shoot-out is like âthe flip of a coinâ.
Jordan Henderson: A Liverpool legend
But the FA Cup triumph means Henderson has now lifted six major trophies with Liverpool.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: Jordan Henderson of Liverpool lifts The Emirates FA Cup trophy after their sides victory during The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Per the Daily Mailâs Dominic King, only Emlyn Hughes and Graeme Souness (seven) have done more.
Henderson has constantly proved his critics wrong since joining Liverpool and will be remembered as one of the clubâs most important players when the time eventually comes for him to leave Anfield.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: James Milner and Jordan Henderson of Liverpool celebrate with The Emirates FA Cup trophy after their sides victory during The FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on May 14, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Liverpool beat Chelsea to win FA Cup (Football Terrace)