Steven Gerrard shares personal update at Liverpool Legends match - 'She's made us very happy'
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Steven Gerrard will play in the Liverpool Legends' Charity Match at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, and spoke about a heartwarming family milestone ahead of kick-offSteven Gerrard has explained that his granddaughter has made his family "very happy" as he spoke about being a grandad ahead of Saturday's charity match. And speaking ahead of the Liverpool Legends' Charity Match about his content, the Anfield icon said: "At least I've got an excuse now [for being old]."Delighted.
She's made us all very happy and hopefully we can get a win for her today."A midfielder in his Premier League wonder years, it comes as Gerrard is set to play upfront during this weekend's charity match against Borussia Dortmund legends - with the encounter set to unfold at Anfield at 3pm.Kenny Dalglish and Jurgen Klopp will manage the Liverpool legends during the encounter, joined by Ian Rush and John Aldridge.Playing alongside Gerrard in the starting XI for the game, meanwhile, are Jerzy Dudek, Stephen Wright, Martin Skrtel, Sami Hyypia, Ragnar Klavan, Fabio Aurelio, Jay Spearing, Igor Biscan, Thiago Alcantara and Ryan Babel.Also involved in the squad are Pepe Reina, Sander Westerveld, Gregory Vignal, Martin Kelly, Mark Gonzalez, Albert Riera, Jermaine Pennant, Florent Sinama-Pongolle, Yossi Benayoun, Louise Schillgard and Natasha Dowie.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! The German head coach led the Reds to a Premier League title, four domestic cups and a Champions League between 2015 and 2024, before he was succeeded by Arne Slot.And speaking about his return to Merseyside, the 58-year-old explained: "When I left here I didn't know how often I would come back.
There was no doubt that I had to come to support the foundation, and that's why we are here. And the nice thing is that we play a game at Anfield against my other old club, which is really nice."He added: "It's just nice, being here, having absolutely no pressure, no intensity, just here to enjoy the atmosphere and I can't wait.