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title: "Liverpool fans mock Sterling as he flirts with potential Anfield return"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-03-25T08:45:00Z"
modified: "2020-03-25T08:45:00Z"
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# Liverpool fans mock Sterling as he flirts with potential Anfield return

Some Liverpool supporters have mocked the idea of Raheem Sterling returning to Liverpool one day.

The 25-year-old left the Reds back in the summer of 2015, [joining](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/33497488) Manchester City in a big-money move.

Sterling’s behaviour in the lead-up to his exit didn’t go down well with some, [including Steven Gerrard](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/liverpool/11730469/Liverpool-news-Steven-Gerrard-lashes-out-at-Raheem-Sterling.html), and it has lost him popularity in the years since.

Liverpool’s rivalry with City has only intensified that issue, with the forward receiving plenty of boos whenever he has returned to Anfield.

Although Sterling has even made the odd [sly dig](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-city-raheem-sterling-liverpool-16184445) at the Reds, he has shown a different side to his character this week.

Speaking during a social media takeover on [Colossal Sports Management](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FrivTA7EU/)‘s Instagram account, with quotes provided by the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/raheem-sterling-declares-undying-love-21744286?_ga=2.56514091.1294613929.1584957003-127352376.1583006612), the England international admitted he wouldn’t rule out the possibility of playing for Liverpool again:

> Would I ever go back to Liverpool? To be honest with you I love Liverpool.
>
> Don’t get it twisted, they are always in my heart. It’s a team that done a lot for me growing up.

These Reds fans still seemingly haven’t forgiven Sterling, however, taking to Twitter to say they don’t want him to return, or that he wouldn’t get in the team now.

> Chin up Raheem. You'd make a decent sub.
>
> — m (@T7261355310) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/T7261355310/status/1242404937251815424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Rather take Jordan ibe back… 🐍
>
> — Dale (@DaleLFC1983) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/DaleLFC1983/status/1242408262470897665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> We don’t love you and your not welcome back
>
> — Wahome (@Homes19LFC) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/Homes19LFC/status/1242409309906108416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/belfasthill70/status/1242404699355197440?s=20

> Not in a million years. Thanks, though.
>
> — Jamie Janner (@jamie\_janner) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/jamie_janner/status/1242404308865384448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/KR0PLHRtuv](https://t.co/KR0PLHRtuv)
>
> — shelly ❤ (@shellyfairy1) [March 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/shellyfairy1/status/1242409445323407360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/nathanje37/status/1242410241716879360?s=20

https://twitter.com/RyanMartin8155/status/1242409514177114112?s=20