Suarez: It was great to be back at Anfield

Luis Suarez admitted he had missed playing in front of the Anfield crowd after making a return to his former home for the All-Star charity game on Sunday afternoon. Liverpoolfc.com reports

The Uruguayan, who left Liverpool in July last year after netting 82 goals in 133 games for the club, took to the field as a half-time substitute in the special showpiece match.

Accompanied by Fernando Torres, the forward led the line for Steven Gerrard's side as they battled to draw level with Jamie Carragher's team in front of the Kop.

Mario Balotelli and Didier Drogba both hit the back of the net in the first half, before Gerrard pulled one back prior to the interval - and, with the help of Suarez, the skipper was able to fire an equaliser in the game.

Asked if he had missed the Anfield atmosphere, Suarez told Liverpoolfc.com: "Yes, of course, because it's unbelievable, it's amazing for me.

"Everyone who's played for Liverpool knows how important the supporters are. Now they know they are in my heart.

"It's always nice, not just to come back to Anfield, but to come for a great game, for all the players, for the supporters, for the foundation and for Stevie - it was a special game."

Suarez and Torres linked throughout the second half as the Kop sung their names one after the other - and Suarez admitted afterwards it was special for him to play alongside the Spaniard.

"It was great for me," said the 28-year-old. "Four years ago when I arrived here for Liverpool, I crossed my fingers to play with Fernando and he left three days after I signed.

"Today was a great day for all the players, but for me and Fernando it was a great chance to play together."

Suarez was brought down inside the penalty area in front of the Kop in the 68th minute of the game after Carragher felled the tricky striker - and Gerrard scooped the ball before offering it to his former teammate.

"Steven asked me [about taking the penalty] because he's a great person," said Suarez. "He knows it's important when a player comes back after a few months to score a goal, but for me it is not important because the day is for him."

By way of final reflection on an emotional afternoon for the forward, there was just time for a last poser for the Uruguayan, who was asked if he would ever contemplate a return to Anfield.

"You never know [what will happen] in football, but if in the future I play in England again, I play with the Liverpool shirt on and not another shirt," was his response.