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title: "Virals: Jurgen Klopp confirms new captaincy hierarchy at Liverpool"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-27T18:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Jurgen Klopp confirms new captaincy hierarchy at Liverpool

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/27/virals-jurgen-klopp-has-confirmed-naby-keita-is-available-to-face-fc-porto/) manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed a new-look captaincy hierarchy within the squad for this season.

Following the departure of Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint Germain on a free transfer in the summer, the Reds were [down a member](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-name-new-captain-order-15333884) from their previous leadership group.

Led by club captain Jordan Henderson, the Anfield group also take heed from [vice-captain James Milner](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team/player/james-milner) and Virgil van Dijk.

Speaking ahead of the trip to Portugal to face FC Porto, as cited by [Paul Gorst](https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1442477351875465220) on Twitter, Klopp [confirmed](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/444936-jurgen-klopp-q-a-porto-analysis-defending-exceptional-jota-and-more) that the players had voted for three new members of the leadership sextet.

> Klopp: "We had 3 \[captains\] and the players voted for another 3. Hendo, Milly, Virg and then it's Trent, Robbo and Alisson. From time to time last year we had no-one available at times last year so I increased the captains group."
>
> — Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) [September 27, 2021](https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1442477351875465220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Homegrown sensation Trent Alexander-Arnold has been [handed the armband on occasion](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/419354-trent-alexander-arnold-to-captain-liverpool-v-midtjylland) in recent months whilst Scotland skipper Andy Robertson was a shoo-in owing to his obvious leadership credentials.

Alisson Becker’s inclusion in the pecking order is a nod towards [experienced](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/alisson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/105470) the 28-year-old’s popularity amongst the group as well as the goalkeeper’s influence.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Ultimately much of this should be of little tangible impact as Liverpool would hope to have at least one of their first-choice captain’s [fit and available](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/first-team) at all times.

However, the in-house vote creates an interesting dynamic and gives supporters an insight into the [mindset from within](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/liverpool/jurgen-klopp-chelsea-fixture-b1809600.html) and just which players stand out as leaders.

Many of the six aforementioned stars are expected to be involved as the Reds look to make it two wins from two in their [Champions League group](https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/standings/) on Tuesday night (29 September).