There will be a mass reunion at Anfield today as Liverpool heroes from the last decade come together for the much talked about Anfield charity match!
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Teams led by Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher will go head-to-head, in a game that has also been dubbed by many as the former’s second testimonial game. In addition to a wealth of ex-Liverpool stars, a number of the duo’s friends and rivals from the game will also take part.
As we build-up to the game’s 3pm kick-off, here’s a look at the two squads, and where they are now:
TEAM GERRARD
Brad Jones – Liverpool current second choice goalkeeper, recently recovered from injury.
Glen Johnson – Current Liverpool squad member. His contract expires at the end of the season and he looks unlikely to stay.
Kevin Nolan – Born in Liverpool. Currently with West Ham United after spells with Newcastle United and Bolton Wanderers.
Scott Dann – Also born in Liverpool. Worked his way up through the football league, now impressing in the top flight with Crystal Palace.
Ashley Williams – Defender known well by Brendan Rodgers from his time at Swansea City. A former Liverpool transfer target.
John Arne Riise – Spent seven years with the Reds, winning the Champions League and the FA Cup. Now in Cyprus with APOEL.
Luis Suarez – The scorer of 31 goals for Liverpool last season, now impressing with Barcelona following his £75m summer move.
Steven Gerrard – Current Liverpool captain, due to join MLS side LA Galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Fernando Torres – Former Anfield favourite. Controversially joined Chelsea for £50m in January 2011, now back with Atletico Madrid.
Rickie Lambert – Current Liverpool squad member. Currently struggling for game-time and dropped from the England squad.
Xabi Alonso – Scored in the 2005 Champions League final. Now with Bayern Munich following a successful spell with Real Madrid.
Thierry Henry – Legendary French striker previously of Arsenal and Barcelona. Recently retired after playing with the New York Red Bulls.
Charlie Adam – Spent just one season with Liverpool. Left the Reds for Stoke City in 2012 and remains an important part of their squad.
Ryan Babel – Former Liverpool starlet who has found it tough since leaving Anfield. Currently in Turkey with Kasimpasa.
Jay Spearing – Former Liverpool academy prospect. Recently joined Blackburn Rovers on loan after leaving Bolton Wanderers.
John Terry – Current Chelsea captain. Has recently signed a new contract to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.
Stephen Warnock – Former Liverpool academy prospect. Has enjoyed a steady football league career, and is now with Derby County.
Anthony Gerrard – Steven Gerrard’s cousin. Currently on loan at League One Oldham Athletic, having left Huddersfield Town.
Joao Carlos Teixeira – Current Liverpool academy prospect. Currently impressing on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion.
TEAM CARRAGHER
Jose Enrique – Current Liverpool squad member. Has missed most of this season and last through injury.
Luis Garcia – Integral part of Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League side. Currently enjoying semi-retirement with Indian franchise Kolkata.
Didier Drogba – Back with Chelsea following a couple of years in Turkey, a regular foe for Liverpool down the years.
Craig Noone – Currently plays for Cardiff City having worked his way up from non-league. Once worked on an extension at Gerrard’s house.
Harry Kewell – Started the 2005 Champions League final. Has now retired after finishing his career back in Australia.
Alvaro Arbeloa – Former Liverpool full-back, still playing a bit-part role for Real Madrid.
Alberto Moreno – Current Liverpool squad member. The young Spaniard has impressed this season since joining from Sevilla.
Stewart Downing – Currently playing a starring role for West Ham United, having joined the Hammers from Liverpool back in 2013.
Lucas Leiva – Current Liverpool squad member. The Anfield faithful will no doubt be pleased to see the Brazilian step up his injury return.
Gael Clichy – The French full-back is currently first-choice for Manchester City, who he joined from Arsenal in 2011.
Jamie Carragher – Former Liverpool vice-captain. The iconic defender will be looking to spoil Steven Gerrard’s big day. Now a TV pundit.
Pepe Reina – Former Liverpool goalkeeper, now with Bayern Munich following a loan spell at Napoli.
Fabio Borini – Current Liverpool squad member. The Italian will be looking to add to his sparse Anfield goal tally.
Peter Gulacsi – Former Liverpool goalkeeper, currently with Red Bull Salzburg following a succession of loan moves in England.
Jonjo Shelvey – Former Liverpool midfielder now with Swansea City, after being recommended by Brendan Rodgers.
Martin Kelly – Former Liverpool academy prospect, now with Crystal Palace after failing to make the grade with the Reds.
Jon Flanagan – Current Liverpool squad member. Set to make his return from injury today after spending the season on the sidelines.
Craig Bellamy – Enjoyed two spells with Liverpool, but is perhaps best remembered for the infamous golf swing incident with John Arne Riise.
Mario Balotelli – Current Liverpool squad member. Left out of the Italian squad this week and looking to show what he can do.
Jerome Sinclair – Current Liverpool squad member. Looking to show what he can do on the big stage. Currently on loan at Wigan Athletic.
