After losing his fitness level he also lost his place in the first team, and went to Blackburn Rovers on loan last season.
But Babbel has been a firm favourite among the Anfield faithful, and we all wish him success back in Germany.
Here's some comments from LFC Online's forum members:
Good luck Markus!! It was great seeing you in the red shirt.
supared
What a pity illness robbed him of the best years of his career and us of a great player. Outstanding during the treble season and considering he was a free transfer, it was a great bit of business by GH.
ferg_g
Will always remember etra time in the UEFA cup final, he was running around as though it was the first five minutes. a great player who through illness was robbed of some good years. All the best to him, and thanks.
WES
He was absolutely awesome in the glorious year of silver. Good luck Markus and thanks for all the memories.
Al Campbell
Big Thanx to Marcus...and good luck with his move...no surprise our defence took a downturn when he was ill...be remembered with fondness...solid, loyal to the cause and ran his bollocks off...total professional...bye bye matey...(nearly brings a tear to the old eye!!)
crash
Great player, great attitude. Brilliant goals against Alaves, the blues***e, and just brilliant memories. Thanks Markus.
irishred
True LFC legend. Ran himself into the ground for us in the treble season, never less than 110%, awesome player wish him all the best. One more time for old times sake:
We've got Markus Babbel on,
Plays at the back,
Hes a great defender,
Likes to attack...
bringbackrazor
He was the nearest thing to a replacement for Lawrensen/Hansen that we had...he filled at CH a few times and was a rock.. auf wiedersein pet.
worldpanel
Great player during a great time for Liverpool F.C. Obvoiusly understood what it meant to wear the shirt WORLD CLASS. Thanks Markus.
Dioufs_on_fire9
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