Jurgen Klopp Returns: Full Squads for Liverpool Legends vs Borussia Dortmund
Filmogaz.com can confirm the Liverpool Legends squad has been finalised for the charity fixture at Anfield on March 28, 2026. Jurgen Klopp returns to the dugout to lead the side in a match that will raise funds for the club’s community work.
Coaching staff and return
Jurgen Klopp will manage the Legends alongside Kenny Dalglish. Ian Rush and John Aldridge join as assistant coaches for the game.
The appearance marks Klopp’s return to a Liverpool role in a high-profile charity friendly. The match is one of several star-studded exhibition fixtures this season.
Liverpool Legends squad
Thiago Alcantara is included and will make his first Merseyside appearance since retiring in 2024. The 34-year-old made 98 appearances over four seasons for Liverpool.
Thiago has worked in coaching since retirement, including a spell at Barcelona under Hansi Flick. He could line up in midfield with Steven Gerrard.
- Steven Gerrard
- Thiago Alcantara
- Sami Hyypia
- Martin Skrtel
- Vladimir Smicer
- Natasha Dowie
- Jerzy Dudek
- Pepe Reina
- Sander Westerveld
- Ragnar Klavan
- Mark Gonzalez
- Igor Biscan
- Jay Spearing
- Ryan Babel
- Florent Sinama Pongolle
- Albert Riera
- Jermaine Pennant
- Peter Crouch
Notable backgrounds
Albert Riera returned to Anfield despite taking the Eintracht Frankfurt managerial role earlier this year. Peter Crouch remains engaged in punditry and featured in last year’s Legends fixture.
Several squad members played in the previous Liverpool Legends matches against Chelsea. Crouch scored twice in the March 2025 Legends game at Anfield.
Borussia Dortmund line-up
Borussia Dortmund have also confirmed their touring Legends squad for the fixture. The visitors include a mix of former first-team and goalkeeper names.
- Durm
- Blaszczykowski
- Koller
- Heinrich
- Riedle
- Grosskreutz
- Dede
- Piszczek
- Schmelzer
- Mats Hummels
- Michael Langerak
- Petric
- Zidan
- Leitner
- Valdez
- Kirch
- Owomoyela
- Lambert
- Roman Weidenfeller
- Da Silva
- Young-pyo Lee
Charity aims and match details
All proceeds from the match will support the LFC Foundation and Forever Reds. Funds will back employability programmes, mentoring, and training across the community.
The foundation aims to help 500,000 people per season by 2030. The fixture is billed as a key fundraiser in that long-term strategy.
Additional notes
The Liverpool 2025/26 home and away kits are the first under the club’s adidas partnership. Jerseys are available via Fanatics and the LFC online store in multiple regions.
Filmogaz.com will provide further updates and final match details ahead of kick-off on March 28, 2026.
