"It will be emotional. I went to the Galatasaray match earlier this season when I said hello to a few people, but that's the only time I've been back," said the midfield enforcer.
"A part of me feels like I still belong there. I was there a long time and had some wonderful memories. Part of me is still Liverpool and I hope I get a nice reception.
"I'm surprised at how they've started, because I really thought they would be genuine title contenders this season.
"I didn't think they'd be so many points behind the top two, which is really down to their away record - although they have had their five or six toughest away trips already.
"But I still think they will finish top three. We put together a run of nine or 10 wins last season and they are capable of doing it again."