Anfield is prepared for an emotional afternoon as Jürgen Klopp returns to the hallowed touchline today, March 28, to assist Sir Kenny Dalglish in an LFC Foundation legends clash against Borussia Dortmund.
The 58-year-old, now serving as an honorary ambassador for the club’s charity, will be joined by iconic former captain Steven Gerrard and recently retired midfield maestro Thiago Alcântara.
Klopp, who transformed Liverpool into Premier League and European champions during his nine-year tenure, admitted the return to his “old stamping ground” would be a “very special day” for everyone involved.
The fixture comes at a sensitive time for the club, as defending champions Liverpool struggle for consistency under Arne Slot, currently sitting fifth in the table after a recent 2-1 defeat to Brighton.
Despite the pressure on the current regime, Klopp has been quick to distance himself from any formal coaching return, reiterating his commitment to his new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull.
On the pitch, a star-studded squad featuring Sami Hyypiä, Peter Crouch, and Pepe Reina will face a Dortmund side expected to include recently retired defender Mats Hummels.
Proceeds from the sold-out event will support the LFC Foundation’s employability programs, which aim to assist 500,000 people annually by 2030 across the Liverpool City Region.
Fans can expect a poignant atmosphere as the “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem unites two of Klopp’s former clubs in a celebration of his transformative legacy.
