Chelsea Legends take on Liverpool Legends at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
Some of the Blues’ former stars will be blowing the dust off their boots and taking to the field in a rematch of the game back in March, where the Reds emerged 2-0 winners at Anfield.
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Peter Crouch, a second-half substitute for the Merseysiders, scored both goals and brought back his trademark ‘Robot’ celebration as the 6’7” striker rolled back the years.
Chelsea have a star-studded squad for this return fixture, with the likes of John Terry, Eden Hazard, and Petr Cech all involved.
Gianfranco Zola was scheduled to feature but it has been announced that he’s had to withdraw from the squad.
A statement reads: “Gianfranco Zola has had to withdraw due to injury.”
Claude Makelele and Marcel Desailly are also set to play a part, with more recent names including the likes of Diego Costa, Gary Cahill, and Loic Remy, who was also formerly of Queens Park Rangers.
Roberto Di Matteo, the Blues’ Champions League-winning manager back in 2012, takes charge of the side.
Chelsea Legends confirmed squad vs Liverpool Legends
Goalkeepers: Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini.
Defenders: John Terry. Gary Cahill, Marcel Desailly, William Gallas, Jon Harley.
Midfielders: Katie Chapman, Claude Makelele, John Mikel Obi, Jody Morris, Ramires, Tiago Mendes.
Forwards: Joe Cole, Diego Costa, Gemma Davison, Eidur Gudjohnsen, Eden Hazard, Salomon Kalou, Florent Malouda, Loic Remy.
