Liverpool legend vows on Twitter to make Anfield return against Man United

John Arne Riise has taken to Twitter to jokingly declare himself ready to make a return to action for Liverpool ahead of their Premier League showdown with Manchester United at Anfield on 17 January.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are gearing up for a busy January as they look to string together a positive run of results under the German coach.

Liverpool have struggled to produce consistent performances this season and slumped to a disappointing 2-0 defeat by West Ham United in their first game of 2016 at Upton Park on Sunday.

The Reds are now gearing up for their League Cup semi-final first leg against Stoke City on Tuesday night, before turning their attentions to a trip to Exeter in the FA Cup third round.

Liverpool then face testing Premier League encounters against Arsenal and Manchester United at Anfield.

However, former Liverpool left-back Riise has declared himself ready to return to action for the Reds when one fan pleaded with him to come back to Anfield.

Riise tweeted:

@JARiiseOfficial any chance you could come back in a few weeks against united and bang in one of those famous free kicks??

— Diarmaid Ryan™ (@dryan_lfc) January 4, 2016

Tell Klopp I'm ready https://t.co/2IE1LyUlA3

— John Arne Riise (@JARiiseOfficial) January 4, 2016