Cisse set for sensational Liverpool return? Former Anfield striker meets Gerrard over lunch
By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER Last updated at 11:38 AM on 28th December 2010
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard was spotted having lunch with former team-mate Djibril Cisse on Monday afternoon, fuelling speculation that the striker is set for a sensational return to Anfield.
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Old pals: Djibril Cisse (left) and Steven Gerrard met at San Carlo in Liverpool
Cisse, who is currently playing for Greek side Panathinaikos, spent two seasons with Liverpool between 2004 and 2006, dined with Gerrard at the city centre San Carlo restaurant.
Quite what the pair were discussing remains a mystery but the Kop faithful will be hoping that under-fire boss Roy Hodgson is not preparing a January swoop.
Tough times: Djibril Cisse struggled to win over the fans during his Liverpool spell
Cisse failed to make his mark at Anfield - partly down to a broken leg he suffered three months into his Reds career, and partly due to poor form - so it would be surprising to see him return to Merseyside.
But his meeting with Gerrard, who holds huge influence at the club in his role as skipper, suggests that there is genuine interest from Hodgson.
Watch this space...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1342146/Djibril-Cisse-meets-Steven-Gerrard--discuss-Liverpool-return.html#ixzz19QOj62TGWouldn't mind him back. Had a good goal scoring record here.