20 players named for Liverpool legends squad – including 2 debutants – Liverpool FC

Liverpool take on Man United in another clash of legends at Anfield on September 24, with 20 names already announced, including two debutants.

The Reds’ team of legends have already met United once this year, with a 3-1 win at Old Trafford in May when Mark Gonzalez scored twice.

González is among the names returning for the second leg at Anfield, which takes place during the international break next Saturday.

Sir Kenny Dalglish is back in the manager’s role, with Ian Rush as assistant, and two names have been added to the fold for the first time.

Martin Skrtel, who retired in May after a final season with Spartak Trnava in his native Slovakia, is part of the team alongside Robbie Keane.

Among the prominent names summoned are Xabi Alonso, Maxi Rodríguez, Luis García and Fabio Aurelio, with the participation of Momo Sissoko, Stewart Downing, Glen Johnson, Djimi Traore and Jerzy Dudek.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 21, 2022: Anthony Le Tallec of Liverpool during the MUFC Foundation 'Legends of the North' friendly match between Manchester United FC Legends and Liverpool FC Legends at Old Trafford.  (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Anthony Le Tallec, Gregory Vignal and Andriy Voronin, who made their first appearances as legends in the reverse encounter alongside Gonzalez, will reprise their roles.

There are still three places to be announced, with a defender, a midfielder and a forward to further strengthen Dalglish and Rush’s squad.

Whether that includes the likes of Jamie Carragher, Yossi Benayoun and Dirk Kuyt, who played at Old Trafford, remains to be seen.

The legends tie is in aid of the LFC Foundation, with tickets ranging from £7 for youth to £27 for adults.

Squad of Liverpool Legends vs. Manchester United (so far)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - Saturday, May 21, 2022: Mark Gonzalez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the third goal during the MUFC Foundation 'Legends of the North' friendly match between Manchester United FC Legends and Liverpool FC Legends at Old Trafford.  (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

Goalkeepers: Dudek, Westerveld

Defenders: Skrtel, Kvarme, Johnson, Traore, Aurelio, Henchoz, Vignal

Midfielders: Alonso, Garcia, Le Tallec, Diao, Sissoko, Downing

Forwards: Keane, Rodriguez, Voronin, Gonzalez, Riera

* Three more names to be confirmed

* Tickets for the Legends of the North charity match are on sale now priced at £27 for adults, £7 for juniors and £17 for over 65s. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Disabled fans can visit the Accessibility Center for full details of the sale.

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