5 players who have played for both Chelsea and Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool is tackled by Frank Lampard of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on May 2, 2010 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) — Gerrard nearly signed with Chelsea back during Mourinho’s first spell at the club

#5 Nicolas Anelka

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Didier Drogba of Chelsea replaces Nicolas Anelka as a substitute during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge on September 24, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Anelka and Drogba formed a fearsome partnership at Stamford Bridge

Throughout his illustrious career, the Frenchman has played for more than 10 clubs including Paris St Germain, Arsenal, and Real Madrid.

Joining Chelsea in 2008 from Bolton would prove to be one of the most successful spells of his nomadic career as he formed a deadly partnership with Didier Drogba and became the top goal scorer in the 2009-09 Premier League season. He also went on to win the Premier League with the Blue’s the following season.

Years before, Anelka showed glimpses of his amazing talent during his brief cameo at Anfield during 2001-02 season scoring five goals for the club in very few appearances. Liverpool had the chance of signing the Frenchman on a permanent basis at the end of that season but Gerard Houllier opted to sign El Hadji Diouf instead.

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