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Naby Keïta's return to Germany has been far from a joyous homecoming since his departure from Liverpool at the close of the 2022-23 season.

The Guinean midfielder, who once held the title of Liverpool's most expensive signing after sealing a move from RB Leipzig in 2017, bid farewell to Anfield to join Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen following the end of his contract with the Reds.

Keïta's underwhelming return to the Bundesliga, with only five appearances since signing a three-year deal last July, is disappointing regardless of the reasons behind his omission.

Moreover, Keïta isn't the only former Liverpool player having a tough 2023/24 season post-Anfield.

Premier League and Champions League winners Roberto Firmino, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson have all had difficult spells in the Saudi Pro League after joining Al Ahli, Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq respectively.

Ex-Reds skipper Henderson's challenging stint in the Middle East lasted less than six months before he moved to Ajax in January, later confessing that his decision to join Steven Gerrard's Pro League team was a mistake.

The England international, who was at Anfield for nearly six years following his move from Arsenal in 2017, has made 15 league appearances for the Black Eagles this term, netting four goals and providing one assist as Be?ikta? aims for a Champions League spot in the season's final weeks.

Perhaps the most successful of all the summer exits from Anfield has been seasoned midfielder James Milner, who is proving to be a vital component for Brighton and Hove Albion both on and off the pitch.

The ex-England international has featured 15 times for Roberto De Zerbi's team this season across all competitions, including five in the Europa League as the Seagulls advanced to the round-of-16 stage for the first time in their history.

Milner's contract on the south coast runs out in June, but he is just 19 matches away from matching Gareth Barry's record for the most appearances in the Premier League.

Liverpool.com says: Sadly, there are probably a lot of Liverpool fans who could have predicted Keïta's struggles.
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