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Liverpool fans have been waiting for anything that feels positive during a tough spell.
And sometimes, that lift does not come from a goal or a result.
It comes from a familiar face who reminds supporters what the club still means to those who played here.
That was the case this week.
A former Red found himself in a classic football situation.
Two big grounds.
Two loud atmospheres.
A simple question.
And a moment that showed where his heart still sits.
The scene played out after a competitive European game in Turkey, one that always tests visiting players.
The crowd was intense, as expected, and the noise never dropped.
Yet what happened next cut through all that.
Liverpool supporters will relate to players who leave but still show respect.
Many are honest only when they are far from the Premier League spotlight.
And when a past player speaks with that kind of honesty, fans take notice.
This one did exactly that.
Naby Keita was asked to compare atmospheres after Ferencváros drew 1-1 away at Fenerbahçe.
The question was simple: which ground has the better feeling? The former Liverpool midfielder placed his hand on his heart and said via ZPOR on X, “Anfield.”
“You’ll never walk alone!” He then followed up with, “But they [Fenerbache] do have a good atmosphere too, I like it.”
The gesture was small, but clear.
It showed that Anfield still holds a place for him, even years after leaving Merseyside.
Keita is now on loan at Ferencváros from Werder Bremen and is playing under former Red Robbie Keane.
He has already made 16 appearances and provided three assists this season.
It is a far better run than what he had in Germany, where Werder Bremen suspended him and criticised his behaviour.
Yet when asked about atmospheres, his instinct was immediate.
He picked Anfield.
It reminded Liverpool supporters that players who won trophies here do not forget those nights.
Even after difficult spells elsewhere, the identity of this club stays with them.
Anfield mı Şükrü Saraçoğlu mu🤔
Eski Liverpoollu Naby Keita’nın tercihi Anfield oldu…
🎤@efegulmezz pic.twitter.com/3q4Aaa6WvM
— ZPOR (@gzt_spor) November 27, 2025
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