James Milner’s Touching Moment With Former Teammates at the Amex

James Milner has had a long and successful career, playing for eight different clubs across his time in the sport. His most impactful spell was at Liverpool, where he played 332 games over eight seasons and won the hearts of many Reds fans. In the summer of 2023, Milner left Anfield for Brighton, and could have faced his former team this past Sunday. Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from taking part in the match, but there was still time for a touching moment between Milner and some of his former teammates.

Milner’s Injury Prevents On-Field Reunion

Milner was set to face Liverpool with his new team, Brighton, but injury prevented an on-field reunion. The midfielder is currently suffering from a muscle problem, but thankfully there was still time for a touching moment between Milner and some of his former team-mates as he greeted them in the tunnel at the AMEX.

Catching up with a familiar face, @JamesMilner ? pic.twitter.com/7S0zLpSzZy

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 8, 2023

Virgil van Dijk and Milner, who shared five years together at Liverpool, could be seen embracing before the 2-2 draw.

Milner and Henderson’s Positions Replaced

With Milner and Jordan Henderson leaving in the summer, the midfielders’ positions as vice-captain and captain were replaced. Van Dijk took the role of skipper while Trent Alexander-Arnold was given the vice-captaincy.

Milner’s Record Since Moving to Brighton

Since moving to Brighton in the summer, Milner has started four games but has missed five matches through injury. Another former Red, Adam Lallana, is also a part of the Brighton setup. He was an unused substitute for Sunday’s draw and has a good record against Liverpool since leaving for the south coast in 2020, losing just once in six appearances against the