PHOTOS: Luis Suarez shows up at Liverpool training

There was a familiar face in the stands at Melwood on Tuesday, as Barcelona striker Luis Suarez watched Liverpool's training session.

The Uruguayan, who made the switch from Anfield to the Camp Nou in 2014, watched from a balcony as Liverpool prepared for its Europa League Round of 16 encounter with rival Manchester United.

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Suarez was accompanied by his two children during his trip to his old stomping grounds, where he used to train with teammates during his three-and-a-half years with the Merseyside outfit.

The 29-year-old said he was eager to reconnect with old friends, and revealed that he continues to follow the team's performances from Spain.

"It was fantastic to see the lads," Suarez said. "The people that work here are really nice and I miss them, so I wanted to come and see some friends. I have really good friends here.

"I had a really good moment here in three-and-a-half years, and when you have a really good moment in your life, it is something you remember.

"I always try to watch the (Liverpool) games and look out for the results. I am very interested in how Liverpool are doing because they are so important in my life."

Defender Mamadou Sakho welcomed the former Reds striker on Twitter:

Suarez has talked often about his admiration for the Premier League side, and has claimed that he would only represent Liverpool if he ever returned to England.