Eight more players have been added to the Liverpool FC Legends’ squad ahead of the LFC Foundation charity match against Borussia Dortmund Legends next month.
The defence has been strengthened by the addition of Ragnar Klavan, while Mark Gonzalez, Igor Biscan and Jay Spearing have been added to the midfield options for the fixture, which takes place at 3pm GMT on Saturday, March 28 at Anfield.
Further up the pitch, Ryan Babel, Florent Sinama Pongolle, Albert Riera and Jermaine Pennant will be forward options for the Legends management team.
LONDON, ENGLAND - Saturday, October 11, 2025: Liverpool's Ryan Babel celebrates with team-mates Jermaine Pennant (L) and Martin Kelly (R) after scoring the winning goal during the LFC Foundation match between Chelsea FC Legends and Liverpool FC Legends at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool won 1-0. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Riera returns after featuring last time out when the LFC Legends hosted Chelsea last March, while the other seven former Reds were in action for the Legends side that secured a 1-0 win over the Blues at Stamford Bridge last October.
The squad is now almost complete, with Steven Gerrard, Thiago Alcantara, Sami Hyypia, and goalkeepers Jerzy Dudek, Pepe Reina and Sander Westerveld already confirmed.
Liverpool Legends Squad vs. Dortmund – So Far
Position / Role Players / Staff
Goalkeepers Pepe Reina, Jerzy Dudek, Sander Westerveld
Defenders Sami Hyypia, Martin Skrtel, Ragnar Klavan, Martin Kelly, Fabio Aurelio, Gregory Vignal
Midfielders Steven Gerrard, Yossi Benayoun, Vladimir Smicer, Igor Biscan, Mark Gonzalez, Jay Spearing, Louise Schillgard
Forwards Dirk Kuyt, Ryan Babel, Jermaine Pennant, Albert Riera, Florent Sinama Pongolle, Natasha Dowie
Management Manager: Sir Kenny DalglishAssistant Manager: Jurgen Klopp
Coaches Ian Rush, John Aldridge
The management team for this year’s charity match has also been announced, with Jurgen Klopp – the Foundation’s honorary ambassador – returning to the Anfield dugout to assist manager Sir Kenny Dalglish.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 6, 2023: Liverpool's manager Jürgen Klopp before the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brentford FC at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
They will be joined on the sidelines by LFC official ambassador and all-time record goal scorer Ian Rush, and Forever Reds chair John Aldridge.
Once again, all of the proceeds from this fixture – supported by AXA and held in association with Forever Reds – will go directly towards the work of LFC Foundation and Forever Reds.
Funds raised will support LFC Foundation’s employability programmes, which help people across the community to find work, gain qualifications and develop new skills through mentoring and training.
The game will also contribute to the Foundation’s long-term strategy and its ambition to support 500,000 people a season by 2030.
Tickets for Liverpool Legends vs. Dortmund
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, March 22, 2025: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard during the LFC Foundation match between Liverpool FC Legends and Chelsea FC Legends at Anfield. Liverpool won 2-0. (Photo by Jon Super/Propaganda)
Tickets for the match are priced at £29.50 for adults, £19.50 for concessions and £9.50 for juniors, on sale now – get yours here.
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Premium packages are available from £59.50 and hospitality is available from £189. More information is available here or by calling 0151 264 2222.