Paul Scholes has warned that Jordan Henderson should not start another Premier League game for Chelsea, suggesting the 36-year-old risks being exposed at the top level.
Henderson made his Chelsea debut against Brentford on the weekend after joining from Brentford in the summer on a free transfer. The midfielder’s arrival was delayed by a broken arm suffered celebrating England’s World Cup victory in July, but he finally completed his full debut at Gtech Community Stadium.
Scholes, however, believes Xabi Alonso should restrict Henderson to substitute appearances. “At 35, 36, 37, you’re a million miles away from where you should be,” the Manchester United legend said. “You can use your experience to get through games, of course you can, but I think these days, especially now, it’s more of a young man’s game and you will get found out.”
Scholes suggested a role of “the last 20-25 minutes” and drew on his own experience as a 36-year-old, recalling a start against Manchester City where he felt out of place. “I never expected him to be starting a Premier League game,” he added. “You’ve got to be a machine. You’ve got to be athletic, you don’t get away with it I’m afraid.”
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