Jordan Henderson has undergone successful surgery on a serious wrist injury sustained after England's victory over Mexico. The veteran midfielder fractured his arm in a post-match incident, but his World Cup hopes may not be over, according to teammates Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn.
Henderson's Surgery and Recovery
Henderson, 36, underwent surgery in Kansas City following the fracture. Despite the severity of the injury, he is reportedly setting his sights on returning to the pitch before the tournament ends. Rogers and Burn addressed the media on Wednesday at England's base in Kansas City, suggesting Henderson could play with a protective cast.
Rogers stated: "That just shows exactly what he's like as a person and as a guy. I think hopefully he can still be involved with us going for the rest of the tournament. He's not going to rule himself out in either way."
Teammates Express Confidence
Rogers emphasized Henderson's importance to the squad, calling him "the heartbeat of the group." He added: "To see him this morning smiling and still as happy as he ever is, no matter what's happened in the last 48 hours ... it's so nice for us to just see him and hopefully we can get him back out on the pitch as soon as possible."
Defender Dan Burn admitted feeling guilt over his minor role in the incident. "I think I killed him a bit because I made it look really easy when I jumped over. He was like a kid for me," Burn said. He recalled hearing the noise and knowing something was wrong when Henderson didn't get up. "Gutted for him, because I think he was so pumped on the pitch as well ... He's had his op now, and hopefully they're still up for him to play in the tournament."
Henderson's Determination
Burn noted Henderson's commitment: "I know he'll do absolutely everything possible to be there with the lads, supporting. I'm happy he's back in Kansas now, because I think it's been a long few days."
