Liverpool announce Steven Gerrard will play vs Real Madrid
Steven Gerrard is set to make an emotional return to Anfield's hallowed turf after Liverpool confirmed he will play in the upcoming charity match against Real Madrid.
A host of Anfield legends have already been added to the teamsheet for the game on March 25, which will act as a rematch for the Corazon Classic that took place in June 2015 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, Gerrard's name was the one most Liverpool fans wanted to see and the former captain is now set to make his first appearance at the famous stadium since calling time on his playing career in 2016.
Steven Gerrard set to make his first appearance at Anfield since leaving for La Galaxy in 2015
Gerrard told Liverpoolfc.com: 'I'm really looking forward to playing in the LFC Foundation legends charity match. Anfield will always hold a special place in my heart.
'It's a real honour to be sharing the pitch with such a great team of legends whilst raising money for the club's official charity.'
The 36-year-old was always likely to play in the match having returned to Merseyside as an academy coach under Jurgen Klopp last month. Gerrard never played under the German but the pair have developed a close relationship since the former hung up his boots last year.
The former captain made 710 appearances for Liverpool in a 17-year professional career
Gerrard will be captained by fellow Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler and managed by Ian Rush
Gerrard spurned the chance to become manager of League One side MK Dons in order to seal the marginal role in Klopp's Liverpool set-up, again reaffirming his commitment to a club where he spent the vast majority of his career.
He made 710 appearances for Liverpool in a 17-year spell, scoring 186 goals across all competitions and winning two FA Cups, three League Cups and one Champions League title.
Robbie Fowler is set to captain the Liverpool team while Ian Rush will act as a player-manager. All proceeds LFC Foundation – the club’s official charity – which helps to improve the lives of young people in the Merseyside area.
CONFIRMED LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Gary McAllister, Luis Garcia, Daniel Agger, Patrik Berger, Jerzy Dudek, Stephane Henchoz, Jason McAteer, Vladimir Smicer, David Thompson, Sander Westerveld, John Aldridge, John Arne Riise, Phil Babb, Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard.
Tickets for the game are priced at £20 for adults and £5 for juniors. Click here for more information.
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