Liverpool legends vs Ajax legends: Everything you need to know
Liverpool legends host Ajax legends on Saturday afternoon at Anfield. Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
It's another Liverpool legends game - this time against Ajax legends at Anfield. The fixture will see some of the greatest names in the Reds' recent history play for charity in front of what is very close to being a packed crowd.
Liverpool announced this week that only 400 tickets remain - so you best be quick if you want to be there. But whether you'll be present in person or not, here's all you need to know about the fixture.
DATE, KICK-OFF, STADIUM & REFEREE
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Date: Saturday 23 March 2024
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Kick-off time: 15:00 GMT / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT
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Stadium: Anfield
Previous Liverpool legends results
- Liverpool 3-1 Celtic - March 2023
- Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United - October 2022
- Manchester United 3-1 Liverpool - May 2022
- Liverpool 1-2 Barcelona - March 2022
- Liverpool 3-2 AC Milan - March 2019
Liverpool legends squad to face Ajax
Liverpool welcome Fernando Torres back to Anfield for this one, with the Spaniard making his debut for the Reds' legends team. He'll even link up with Steven Gerrard again, who headlines the team.
Former captain Sami Hyypia also makes it, who joins fellow Istanbul heroes Jerzy Dudek and Djibril Cisse. Both Jari Litmanen and Ryan Babel will play for both teams here, too. Dirk Kuyt will be relishing a meeting with Ajax, naturally.
The squad in full:
Jerzy Dudek, Chris Kirkland, Sander Westerveld, 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 squad to face Liverpool
Some familiar names in the Ajax squad, of course - including Jari Litmanen and Ryan Babel. Rafael van der Vaart will feature, while Ronald de Boer is arguably the standout name alongside Litmanen after over 300 incredibly successful games for the club.
The squad in full:
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, Urby Emanuelson.
Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Goran Eriksson will take a particularly special place in this one as the manager of Liverpool's team. The former England boss is a lifelong fan of the Reds and has previously admitted that a major disappointment in his career is that he never had the chance to manage them.
Eriksson announced at the start of the year that he had terminal pancreatic cancer and may not live another year. The decision to include him in the legends game was put forward on social media after his announcement and quickly made a reality by the club.
He'll join Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge in the dugout for Liverpool.
Where to watch
You can watch Liverpool legends vs Ajax legends on LFCTV as expected but the game will also be live-streamed for free on YouTube. You can find the link to that here.
Tickets for Liverpool legends vs Ajax legends
Liverpool announced on Monday that there were under 400 tickets remaining for this one - and there will be fewer by the time you read this! If you can get to the game and want a ticket, you can follow this link to try and nab one.