And three to forget…
Mark Gonzalez
The Chilean winger initially joined Liverpool in 2006. However, after being denied a work permit, he was forced out on loan to Real Sociedad. In July of that year he was eventually given permission to return to Merseyside. He only lasted a single season with us before moving again, this time to Real Betis. He made just 25 Premier League appearances in total and was injured within ten minutes of a League Cup tie against Arsenal which we lost 6-3.
Albert Riera
Riera came to Liverpool having just broken into the Spanish national team and looked an exciting prospect. He made his debut in memorable fashion, during a 2-1 win over Manchester United, and he ended his first season with us with a respectable five goals in 40 appearances. However, things went rapidly down hill from there – he was suspended after criticising manager Rafael Benitez and by the following summer he was off to Greece.
Oussama Assaidi
The Moroccan was one of Brendan Rodgers’ first signings at Liverpool but never showed enough quality to make his mark at Anfield on a consistent basis. He made just four Premier League appearances in total for us and endured two loan spells at Stoke City with varying success. He eventually joined Al Ahli Club in the United Arab Emirates and has since scored three times in his first 19 games. Safe to say that he’s probably found his level.
