LIAM HENDERSON NEWS

Leads team in assists against Juventus Henderson recorded one shot (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate), three interceptions and five corners in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Juventus.

Impact Henderson took over corner kick duties from Jacopo Fazzini (undisclosed) and padded his stats but had very little touch. Alberto Grassi will return from suspension in the next game, but Youssef Maleh was sent off in this one and Faustino Anjorin (thigh) left early. He has assisted once and tallied two key passes, nine crosses (one accurate), seven clearances and six tackles (two won) in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Henderson assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Inter Milan.

Impact It has been tough sledding for Henderson this season, but he may have captured a spark of momentum against Inter Milan on Sunday. Despite playing just 17 minutes in the match, he registered his second assist of the Serie A season, made one pass into the final third, and won half of his duels. Playing time has been hard to come by for Henderson lately, starting just one of Empoli's last four matches. However, hopefully his assist can earn him more playing time against Bologna on Friday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four corners against Genoa Henderson recorded one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Genoa.

Impact Henderson led his team in deliveries along with Giuseppe Pezzella but couldn't connect with a teammate in any of them. He might fall out of XI once Jacopo Fazzini is ready to start. He has assisted once and added three shots (zero on target), five chances created and seven crosses (one accurate) in his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist in loss Henderson assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Henderson was clever to beat an offside situation following a throw-in, and he set up Lorenzo Colombo's goal with a low cross from inside the box. This was Henderson's first assist of the season, but as a central midfielder who alternates between the starting lineup and the bench, he doesn't have a lot of fantasy upside.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Henderson cleared a one-game ban in Friday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Henderson will return versus Atalanta on Sunday and will compete for a spot in the midfield with Liberato Cacace, Youssef Maleh and Alberto Grassi, who recently came back from injury. He has tallied 10 crosses (two accurate), 15 tackles (nine won), five passes and 10 clearances in his last five appearances (four starts).

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Henderson cleared a one-game ban in Friday's 1-0 loss to Torino.

Impact Henderson will return versus Atalanta on Sunday and will compete for a spot in the midfield with Liberato Cacace, Youssef Maleh and Alberto Grassi, who recently came back from injury. He has tallied 10 crosses (two accurate), 15 tackles (nine won), five passes and 10 clearances in his last five appearances (four starts).

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Torino game Henderson had one corner, one interception and one chance created and was booked for the fight time in Sunday's 4-1 win against Verona.

Impact Henderson was initially rested after a run of starts and will have to miss Friday's game versus Torino due to yellow-card accumulation as he has been cautioned in four straight contests. Empoli could roll with the same midfield used in this one.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Lecce fixture Henderson won three of seven tackles and had four crosses (one accurate), three clearances and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Lecce.

Impact Henderson drew another start as Empoli are short-handed in the midfield and made an impact on both ends of the pitch. He has posted three chances created, nine crosses (two accurate), 12 tackles (five won) and five clearances in the last five contests (two starts).

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in six crosses versus Cagliari Henderson created two scoring chances and had six crosses (one accurate), one clearance and two corners in Friday's 2-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Henderson saw full minutes once again and did some damage offensively thanks to his set pieces, pacing his team in deliveries. He'll continue to have a prominent role while Jacopo Fazzini (thigh) and Szymon Zurkowski (ankle) are out. He has posted nine key passes, 16 crosses (seven accurate) and 10 clerances in five games.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good in Juventus game Henderson won one of two tackles, created one scoring chance and recorded three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Henderson had a complete game on both ends thanks to the help of a few set pieces. He'll compete primarily with Youssef Maleh throughout the season. He has stated four times in a row, notching seven key passes, 10 crosses (six accurate) and nine clearances.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works hard versus Bologna Henderson registered four clearances, one block and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Bologna.

Impact Henderson stayed in the XI despite the return of Alberto Grassi, as Youssef Maleh was the odd man out in this one, and brought the hustle in the midfield. He has started in every match so far, contributing across the board and tallying six key passes, seven crosses (four accurate) and six clearances.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in three crosses in Lazio game Henderson had one clearance, three inaccurate crosses, and three corners in 33 minutes in Round 38's 0-2 loss to Lazio.

Impact Henderson was used as a sub for the third game in a row and didn't do much other than take care of some set pieces. His role hasn't been as influential as in the previous season, as the new coach preferred other options. He has logged one assist and posted 17 chances created, 35 crosses (ten accurate), 13 tackles, and 12 shots (five on target).

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swings in four crosses against Sampdoria Henderson won three duels and had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Monday's 1-1 draw against Sampdoria.

Impact Henderson got the start over a few other midfielders for the second game in a row and was serviceable on offense. He has recorded three off-target shots, two chances created, nine crosses, and two interceptions in his last five appearances.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for Roma tilt Henderson served a one-game ban in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Henderson missed one game after picking up his fifth yellow card. He'll be available for Saturday's game versus Roma, but Razvan Marin, Filippo Bandinelli, and Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro generally play over him. He has provided one assist and tallied 12 chances created, 17 crosses (seven accurate), and eight tackles in 14 appearances (eight starts).

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Torino game Henderson had two shots (one on target), won one tackle and two duels, and picked up his fifth yellow card in Monday's 1-0 win over Torino.

Impact Henderson logged a rare start since Empoli were undermanned in the midfield, and he mostly focused on defending. He'll sit one out due to yellow-card accumulation, but Razvan Marin will be back for the next game.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances versus Napoli Henderson won one tackle and one duel and had one cross (one accurate), and two chances created in Tuesday's 0-2 defeat against Napoli.

Impact Henderson paced his team in chances in a game where they didn't get much going on that end. He has logged four key passes, six crosses (three accurate), four tackles (all won), and three interceptions in the last five appearances (two starts).

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in three crosses in win Henderson created two chances, sent in three crosses (two accurate), made three interceptions and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-0 win over Monza.

Impact Henderson had a good all-around performance to help them earn three points at home. The midfielder led his side in both crosses and interceptions during the game. He has one assist in the season so far, but he now received his third yellow card in nine appearances (six starts).

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fires one shot in Atalanta game Henderson took one shot on target, sent in one inaccurate cross and had one interception and one clearance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Atalanta.

Impact Henderson got the start in the season final but provided just a small contribution on either end. He has been a rotational piece in the midfield in 2021/2022, logging two goals, three assists, 42 shots (17 on target) and 87 crosses (22 accurate).

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Napoli Henderson took one shot on target, won one tackle and one duel and scored a gaol in 29 minutes in Sunday's 3-2 win over Napoli.

Impact Henderson kick-started his team's comeback by rifling home a ball that was lingering in the box. He is now up to two goals and three assists in the season. He could have an opportunity to start in next Sunday's home game versus Torino since Filippo Bandinelli is suspended. He has tallied three shots (one on target), one chance, five crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles (all won) in the last five appearances.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists teammate in loss Henderson had one assist, two shots (one on goal), two crosses, one tackle, one foul, created one chance and was fouled once in the 4-2 loss to Roma on Sunday.

Impact Henderson's assist to Nedim Bajrami was the final goal of the match, and it came in the 72nd minute. While the forward was able to log his third assist of the season, he has struggled to find the net himself, having only scored once on 36 shot attempts.

JANUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sassuolo Henderson took three shots (two on target), sent in four crosses (one accurate), created two chances and scored a goal in Sunday's 1-5 loss to Sassuolo.

Impact Henderson leveled the game in the first half while pouncing on a poor clearance by an opponent and tucking it home, but it turned out to be just a consolation goal later on. It was his first of the season, while he has posted two assists, 30 shots, 32 chances and 66 crosses in 21 games (16 starts). Empoli will face Venezia away Sunday.

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses Sunday Henderson took two shots off target, created six chances, delivered eight crosses and committed two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Spezia.

Impact Henderson was not able to find the back of the net but he still racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. The midfielder has now registered one assist in his last four appearances, along with producing four shots, 11 chances created and 21 crosses.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist versus Torino Henderson registered one assist, took two shots off target, created three chances, delivered 11 crosses, won one tackle, made one interception and committed one foul in Thursday's...

Impact Henderson had a great offensive outing as he registered one assist and racked up offensive stats due to his role on set pieces. This was the midfielder's first assist in his last four appearances, but he has managed to produce seven shots, five chances created and 17 crosses in the same time span.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable against Genoa Henderson took one off-target shot, sent in four crosses (one accurate), created one scoring chance and drew one foul in Friday's 2-2 draw with Genoa.

Impact Henderson once again started over Nedim Bajrami and had a decent but unspectacular performance, picking up a few stats across the board. He is more of a tactical weapon than a fantasy asset. He has tallied one assist, 15 shots, 14 chances created and 36 shots in 12 appearances (eight starts). Empoli will face Verona away after the break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses against Atalanta Henderson took two shots (one on target), sent in eight crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and won two duels in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Atalanta.

Impact Henderson was picked over Nadem Bajrami in this one and paced his team in crosses, but he was not very accurate. He has notched nine shots, seven chances created, 23 crosses and three tackles in eight games (five starts). Empoli will face Salernitana away Saturday.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE