Djibril Cisse (Panathinaikos)

 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#ixzz19QOj62TG

Wouldn't mind him back. Had a good goal scoring record here.

No thank you, we had quite enough silly haircuts to look at when he was here and all. Not sure if just because Gerrard's had lunch with him we're trying to sign him either, as they say themselves "what the pair were discussing remains a mystery". Could it just be two old friends having lunch? Surely not...

'Sensational' comeback, jeez, he's anything but sensational.

Never rated him as a player, the only thing above average about him is his pace, everything else is average or worse. Not a fan of his attitude and his behavior outside the pitch either.

I'd have him back. Big fan of the sometimes headless chicken. Great wedding suit. Great goal against West Ham

Anyone remember what his goal scoring record was here? Was it something like 30 goals in 70 appearances?

Anyone remember what his goal scoring record was here? Was it something like 30 goals in 70 appearances?

2004–2006 / Apperances:49 / Goals:13

2004–2006 / Apperances:49 / Goals:13

Can't be right that.

Can't be right that.

Wikipedia says so.



LFC Appearances 79
LFC Goals 24

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/djibril-cisse

Wikipedia says so.



LFC Appearances 79
LFC Goals 24

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/past-players/djibril-cisse

Wiki is sh*te.

.tv's one is more realistic. 

He's spotted having lunch with a former team mate over the Christmas period so he's set for a sensational return?

The Daily Fail are a bunch of sh*t stirrers. Terrible paper.

Indeed lfc.tv says 24 in 79. Thought it was more also.

Anyway, no. Older, won't have his pace forever, still a scratchy finisher and still a headless chicken off the ball.

Wiki is sh*te.

.tv's one is more realistic. 

I think you only read the league goals/apps Babs?

Let's go the whole hog and get Milan Baros back too. I had lunch with my mate who is a coach at Rsngers today. Maybe I'm going to make a sensational return to coach for them :s.

God help us with the headlines if gerrard had met traore or cheyrou for lunch.

God help us if Cisse is coming back

Daily Fail strikes again.

Silly season oh silly season...

He's having lunch with a former team mate and friend and that makes him on the brink of moving back?

Wow.

Daily Mail, helping journalism restore it's reputation, one crap story after another.

No chance, although I did like him because he was a bit of a headcase and showed a lot of bollax coming back from the broken leg.

Scored 24 goals in 79 games for us, not bad considering the injuries and a lot of sub appearances.

I had a nice evening out while back in Australia with a girl i once dated, and quite liked. I guess the Daily Fail would say that shes in for a shocking return to my side and Laura's out?

Get real, for fucks sake this kind of poor journalism is...

I had a nice evening out while back in Australia with a girl I once dated, and quite liked. I guess the Daily Fail would say that shes in for a shocking return to my side and Laura's out?

Get real, for fucks sake this kind of poor journalism is...

Laura just signed a contract extension didn't she?

Aw come on like. So ridiculous its funny.

Anything to stop that joke N'Gog playing!! ANYTHING!!!

in fairness i love jibs and wouldn't be sad if he rejoined us. i dont believe it for a second though

Lazy journo sh*te... I know he feels like he has unfinished business and he's deffo Liverpool through and through but even I think the ship has sailed.. If we didn't have David I'd have him back in a flash but he's not the high profile signing we need up front right now..

Anything to stop that joke N'Gog playing!! ANYTHING!!!

Come off it, N'Gog has improved a hell of a lot since last season and is not a bad back up to Torres don't get me wrong though we do need at least another 2 strikers to compete at the top again

Wouldn't pay money for him, but I liked the fella. Could score or miss from anywhere

the dude grabs a bite with an old pal and all of a sudden he wants to play, u really think gerrard would do the negotiations. they are probably talking about the chicks they nailed back in the day

the dude grabs a bite with an old pal and all of a sudden he wants to play, u really think gerrard would do the negotiations. they are probably talking about the chicks they nailed back in the day

f***in ayy!! *cracks a beer*

Couldn't hack it back then, so what makes journo's believe he can hack it now?

had some wicked haircuts tho. 

No, I font think so! The highlight of his Anfield career was his funny dance around the CL Cup in 2005.

Piss off!

Like the guy. Seemed like he loved the club. Didnt see eye to eye with Rafa.

A better player than N'Gog but if we're going to the bother of buying a striker, lets buy a proper one who will guarantee us goals.

Bring him back...that way at least with his hairdos well have something offensive at the matches.

If the club interest to sign Cisse again it's just prove Comolli might want to build his sh*t French empire here, oh god no please !

And what the funny is since we bought in Poulsen and Kochesky it look very enjoy for the press to throw as much as possible sh*t into LFC.

Why were they leaving the restaurant seperately, looking sheepish......? It's not us fans who should be worried.....it's Alex!

Why were they leaving the restaurant seperately, looking sheepish......? It's not us fans who should be worried.....it's Alex!

Legged it without paying!!

Canal + (french tv) seem to believe he will end the season in england. Last time he scored they were saying it could be his last goal for Panathinaikos as he is "in contact" with "several premiere league clubs". They have not named 'pool anyway.

I doubt it would be us considered his age and nesv policy, but I don't think he would be an awful signing (if he is cheap enough), some of his actions were impressive this season (ie : his assist in first match against Barcelona), and he may very well succeed if he comes back to PL.