Boss: Great to have Luis at charity game
Luis Suarez's return to Anfield for a unique charity match later this month will be a special occasion for the Uruguayan and Liverpool supporters, Brendan Rodgers believes.
The former Reds No.7 is among a number of elite players confirmed to participate in a one-off game between two All-Star teams, raising money for the local community.
Organised by the Liverpool FC Foundation, the Sunday March 29 event sees Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher assume captaincy and selection of either side.
Xabi Alonso, Thierry Henry, Dirk Kuyt, Pepe Reina and Fernando Torres are notable guest inclusions in the ranks for a clash that is guaranteed to entertain.
Suarez will step onto the Anfield turf for the first time since his transfer to FC Barcelona last summer, and Rodgers is looking forward to a reunion.
The Northern Irishman commented: "It will be great. We have kept in contact since he has been away.
"He is obviously a top-class player and loved his time here at Liverpool. He always wanted to come back [for the game].
"He has got something internationally but he is making every effort off his own bat to come back. It will be brilliant to see him and great for the supporters.
"He loved Liverpool while he was here. He took the opportunity to go to another country and play his football, but he's certainly adored here at Liverpool.
"The supporters loved having him here. Every time he stepped onto the training pitch and a football field for the team, he gave everything.
"That's what any supporters, and particularly Liverpool supporters, appreciate. It'll be nice for him to run out into the game, and he'll probably want to win that game as well!"
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