Personally think Henderson would still have made a big difference, even though we were gung ho in defence when we had him, those errors and events that took place even though half is to how we played, might not have happened if Hendo was around, as we may have played differently, played a different shape etc. Someone mentioned how Rodgers calls Hendo for instructions, he is also very vocal on the pitch, I see him barking orders around etc.
Hendo isn't all about just athleticism, I hate when people just mention that atrribute, he offers far more, he tracks back defends and covers aswell as the amount of forward runs, passes and goal chances he creates, he has done to a certain extent what Gerrard used to do in his younger days and that is the type of player that can make a difference. Allen has done a superb job, and I am a big fan of Lucas, but he has been awful and hasnt offered much, granted his been playing in a new old role, but he doesn't look like the player he was and was becoming before the ACL injury, personally think his finished in this league.