Cisse's Liverpool bond

Marseille striker Djibril Cisse has revealed he has a bond with Liverpool's fans and despite recovering from an ankle injury, is keen to play in the Champions League match between the two sides. The France striker will be back on Merseyside on Wednesday for the first time.

Speaking of his departure from Liverpool to Marseille, Cisse said: "Liverpool were always my number one choice to stay, but you cannot always have what you want in football.

"I have so many good memories of my time there. The Champions League final, the Super Cup and FA Cup finals, I feel bonded to this club.

"The win in Istanbul is the highlight. It was such a crazy game and a crazy night. No player could ever forget that and I imagine the fans will always remember it.

"That is what bonds us, the players and the fans who were all there that night. It is something that will stay with me forever."

Cisse's memories mean little though, as he is keen to impress and score for his new club.

He said: "We have not been playing well this season so it will be difficult for us against Liverpool.

"Our 2-0 win over Besiktas is the type of result that can turn a season around. Because of how we have been playing, we were not expected to win that one."

Cisse added: "That win gave us all a lift, it was more like what the fans expect from us. I scored and I want to score at Anfield.

"It does not matter if it is against your old club, my job is to score goals for whoever I play for."