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Chelsea and Liverpool Legends squads in full for Anfield charity match

Chelsea Legends are set to lace up their boots once again this Saturday, as they face off against Liverpool Legends in a charity match at Anfield. The event is aimed at raising crucial funds for various charities.

The entirety of the proceeds from the game will be directed towards the LFC foundation and other beneficiaries including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and the Chelsea Players' Trust. Kick-off for the game is at 3pm.

Roberto Di Matteo will be leading the Chelsea squad for the match, and will come up against Sir Kenny Dalglish in the opposite dugout.

The match will also mark a historic moment with Katie Chapman and Natasha Dowie being the first women to participate in the game.

As we anticipate a match that reignites old rivalries for a noble cause, here's a glimpse at the full squads announced by both Chelsea and Liverpool.

Liverpool Legends squad:

Goalkeepers:

Jerzy Dudek, David James, Sander Westerveld.

Defenders:

Fabio Aurelio, Sami Hyypia, Martin Kelly, Ragnar Klavan, Bjorn Tore Kvarme, Martin Skrtel, Gregory Vignal.

Midfielders:

Yossi Benayoun, Igor Biscan, Steven Gerrard, Mark Gonzalez, Albert Riera, Momo Sissoko, Jay Spearing.

Forwards:

Ryan Babel, Djibril Cisse, Peter Crouch, Natasha Dowie, Dirk Kuyt, Florent Sinama-Pongolle.

Chelsea Legends squad

Goalkeepers:

Carlo Cudicini, Rob Green.

Defenders:

Celestine Babayaro, Ryan Bertrand, Jose Bosingwa, Gary Cahill, William Gallas, Jon Harley, Robert Huth, Michael Mancienne, Frank Sinclair.

Midfielders:

Katie Chapman, Claude Makelele, Florent Malouda, Jody Morris, John Mikel Obi, Ramires, Jimmy Smith, Tiago, Dennis Wise.

Strikers:

Jesper Gronkjaer, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Loic Remy, Gianfranco Zola.

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