Former Liverpool winger makes emotional statement after first appearance since 2025

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A former Liverpool winger has made his first appearance since a non-league stint back in 2025. That was the case this week as a former Reds winger stepped back onto the pitch for his new club, marking his first competitive appearance since 2025 and prompting a heartfelt message that quickly caught the eye of Liverpool fans online.

Jordon Ibe, who is now turning out for Bulgarian side Lokomotiv Sofia, made his debut on Sunday after a nomadic spell that has taken him through non-league football and a series of short-term stops in recent seasons. Following his debut for the Bulgarian club, Ibe shared an emotional update on social media, writing: “Thank God on making my debut!!

God bless.” Ibe has previously spoken openly about his battle with depression and the impact it had on his life and career, admitting that he needed time away from the game. For Liverpool supporters who remember his early promise at Anfield, his words will be read less as a standard post-match message and more as a sign that he is rediscovering both his love for football and the strength to keep going on a difficult journey.