In recent years we’ve seen some true icons of Liverpool make their exits from the club.
Having seen the likes of Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane leave the Reds after truly iconic periods, Jurgen Klopp moved on in May.
All of their departures – and others besides – highlighted the fact that Liverpool is simply a stop on the career of everyone who passes through.
There are some who come to Anfield and leave as Liverpool legends, but leave they eventually will. No one stays forever.
Klopp’s own exit was a reminder that although players and managers will one day go, the legacy they leave behind will at times endure. And it’s clear that the effect Liverpool itself has on those who have passed through is equally as big.
Maxi Rodriguez hails ‘special’ Liverpool
Some within the football community love to deny it, but Liverpool is simply special.
The club’s history is one of the greatest in the world, while their trophy collection remains the biggest in England.
Anyone coming to play for the Reds should consider themselves lucky to be doing so.
Throughout their 132-years as an institution, Liverpool has become one of world footballs most iconic clubs. The atmosphere at Anfield alone is enough to leave opposition players raving.
For those decked out in red though, it can be an unbelievable experience. And as Liverpool celebrated their 132nd birthday on Monday, one former player went out of his way to show his appreciation.
Maxi Rodriguez was not an especially notable player for Liverpool. He did well during two-and-a-half years with the Reds, but he was not in the same league as some of his teammates.
Nevertheless, Liverpool clearly left a lasting impression on the Argentine. Taking to X on Monday, Rodriguez wished his former club a very happy birthday.
“Happy 132 years Liverpool FC,” wrote the 43-year-old. “A club with history. Simply different and special because of its people.”
Remembering Maxi Rodriguez at Liverpool
Had Maxi arrived at Liverpool just a year before he eventually did, maybe Rafa Benitez would have won a Premier League title with the Reds.
As it was, Liverpool were doing poorly when the former Argentina international arrived in January of 2010.
Maxi then took in an especially difficult period under Benitez and then Roy Hodgson, with star names such as Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano departing.
But had he arrived in 2009, maybe Rodriguez could have given Liverpool that final push towards the championship.
Capable of popping up with a moment of magic or two, he could have earned Benitez the four points he needed to win the league.
Still, it seems even a disappointing spell in the club’s history was enough to rub off on Maxi.
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