Liverpool Legends are set to face off against Ajax in a highly anticipated match this afternoon at Anfield. The game will see the return of football icons Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt, and Fernando Torres, all of whom will be playing in front of a packed crowd. Adding to the excitement, Sven-Goran Eriksson will be managing the Liverpool Legends team.
More than 57,000 tickets have already been sold for the event, which aims to raise funds for the LFC Foundations, with millions of pounds expected to be raised for causes on Merseyside.
The match holds special significance for Eriksson, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. He has expressed his lifelong desire to manage Liverpool, the club he supported as a child. Now, at 76 years old, Eriksson will fulfill his dream by coaching the Liverpool Legends at Anfield.
Ajax will also field a strong team, featuring notable players such as Rafael van der Vaart, Ronald de Boer, and Jari Litmanen, who will be playing for both squads today.
Last year’s charity fixture saw Liverpool emerge victorious against Celtic with a score of 2-0.
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For fans looking to watch the game, it will be broadcast for free on Liverpool’s social media channels, with LCTV subscribers also able to tune in. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 2pm GMT.
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Here are the squads for today’s match:
Liverpool Legends: Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld, Chris Kirkland, Daniel Agger, Fabio Aurelio, Sami Hyypia, Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Martin Skrtel, Gregory Vignal, Igor Biscan, Steven Gerrard, Mark Gonzalez, Maxi Rodriguez, Momo Sissoko, Jay Spearing, Ryan Babel, Djibril Cisse, Nabil El Zhar, Dirk Kuyt, Jari Litmanen, Fernando Torres
Ajax Legends: Aron Winter, Clyde Wijnhard, Danny Blind, Dennis Gentenaar, Derk Boerrigter, Eyong Enoh, Jan van Halst, Jari Litmanen, Kiki Musampa, Kenneth Perez, Michael Krohn-Dehli, Nordin Wooter, Nwankwo Kanu, Olaf Lindenbergh, Rafael van der Vaart, Ricardo van Rhijn, Richard Witschge, Ronald de Boer, Ryan Babel, Siem de Jong, Sjaak Swart, Simon Tahamata, Sonny Silooy, and Urby Emanuelson
Both Ryan Babel and Jari Litmanen will be playing for both teams in today’s match.