Newcastle United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has urged Joe Cole to consider returning to Lille instead of trying to force himself into Liverpool’s first team.
The former West Ham United and Chelsea star joined the Ligue 1 outfit on a season-long-loan last campaign after struggling to impress under Kenny Dalglish following his move from Chelsea. Cole enjoyed a relatively productive spell in France, but returned to England for this season, eager to impress Brendan Rodgers.
Things have not gone according to plan for Cole, however. The midfielder has made just two late appearances off the substitute’s bench for Liverpool in the Premier League, and recently suffered the indignity of being taken off at half time in Liverpool’s dismal Capital One Cup exit at the hands of Swansea City.
Newcastle maestro Cabaye, who netted a stunning effort against Liverpool at the weekend, has advised Cole to considering a return to Lille, the club where Cabaye himself seven years before his move to Tyneside.
"It is not easy for him because he does not play much," Cabaye told French publication L'Equipe, Reuters report.
"It worked well for him at Lille. Maybe it would be a good idea for him to return there.
"The club, the coach and the fans love him at Lille. I've heard that Rudi Garcia would be interested to have him back."
Brendan Rodgers was recently critical of Cole following his performance in the Capital One Cup, suggesting that the 30-year-old was not doing enough to take his chances in a rare start for Liverpool.
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