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Liverpool confirm Steven Gerrard will play in Sydney friendly next month as Jurgen Klopp reveals former captain's eyes lit up when asked to take part

Liverpool have confirmed that former captain Steven Gerrard will play for the Reds in their post-season friendly with A-League side Sydney in Australia next month.

Fellow Anfield legends Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Steve McManaman will also feature for the first team as part of the unique game which marks the club's upcoming 125th anniversary.

And Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Gerrard's eyes lit up when he asked him if he would be interested in taking part.

Liverpool have confirmed that former captain Steven Gerrard will play for the Reds in Sydney
Liverpool have confirmed that former captain Steven Gerrard will play for the Reds in Sydney
Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Gerrard's eyes lit up when he asked him if he would take part
Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Gerrard's eyes lit up when he asked him if he would take part

'If somebody would have told me a few years ago that I would be the manager of Steven Gerrard, I would have said 'Yes!