Steven Gerrard opens up on personal family update at Liverpool Legends game

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Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has spoken about his joy as a grandfather ahead of the Liverpool Legends charity match against Borussia Dortmund at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp managing the RedsSteven Gerrard spoke about being a grandad(Image: Liverpool FC / YouTube)Steven Gerrard has revealed that his granddaughter has brought immense joy to his family as he discussed becoming a grandad prior to Saturday's charity fixture. Speaking ahead of the Liverpool Legends' Charity Match, the Anfield legend remarked: "At least I've got an excuse now [for being old]."Delighted.

She's made us all very happy and hopefully we can get a win for her today."READ MORE: Liverpool Legends game halted as Diogo Jota tribute brings Thiago to tearsREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool promise after returning for legends game vs DortmundOnce a midfielder during his Premier League glory days, Gerrard featured in attack during this weekend's charity clash against Borussia Dortmund legends. The German manager guided the Reds to a Premier League crown, four domestic trophies, and a Champions League between 2015 and 2024, before Arne Slot succeeded him.READ MORE: 'Liverpool has learned its lesson from my time at the club and avoided summer transfer worry'READ MORE: Ex-Liverpool star shares bold Mohamed Salah prediction after legends gameDiscussing his return to Merseyside, the 58-year-old said: "When I left here I didn't know how often I would come back.

There was no doubt that I had to come to support the foundation, and that's why we are here. And the nice thing is that we play a game at Anfield against my other old club, which is really nice."He continued: "It's just nice, being here, having absolutely no pressure, no intensity, just here to enjoy the atmosphere and I can't wait.