The forward signed for Liverpool in 1999 and scored 10 goals in 37 appearances. Liverpool have always had a tradition of cult heroes. Houllier said afterwards: "He lost his dad during the day but he told me, 'I want to play for my father.' The following day he came to see me and said that he did not want to play for Liverpool and that he wanted to leave. If he doesn’t want to play for Liverpool and wear the red shirt, then that’s it."

Source: Metro November 17, 2023 14:30 UTC