There will come a point on Sunday when those on The Kop will look out and see a dream from bygone days has become reality . Steven Gerrard will take possession from Xabi Alonso and look up to see Fernando Torres , Luis Suarez and Thierry Henry spinning off defenders , desperate for his pass . How potent would Liverpool have been had those five men lined up in their prime ? Unique circumstances will allow fantasy to become reality for 90 minutes but it will be Liverpool the city , rather than the team , that feels the benefit as Anfield stages an All-Star match that has created enormous interest , for many reasons . Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres ( centre ) is excited to be returning to Anfield for the All-Star game . Torres could feature up top alongside his friend Luis Suarez who left the club for Barcelona in the summer . How will Torres be received four years after his £50million move to Stamford Bridge ? What kind of reception will Chelsea captain John Terry be afforded ? How much will Suarez ’ s return stir the locals ’ senses of what they have been missing ? Gerrard will captain his side against a team selected by his friend and former vice-captain Jamie Carragher and the proceeds from the match , which sold out in hours , will go to a number of charities in Liverpool , as well as Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital . The idea came about after Gerrard approached Liverpool and raised the prospect of staging a match to say “ thank you ” to the club and the city before he embarks on a new challenge with LA Galaxy . Steven Gerrard will captain his side against a team selected by former vice-captain Jamie Carragher . Xabi Alonso has also confirmed that he will be a part of the novelty all-star game for friend Gerrard . ‘ It 's going to be a great occasion , ’ Gerrard said . ‘ When I made the calls and told the players they would play in front of a full house at Anfield , they loved the idea . Jamie and I shouldn ’ t get any credit : it 's credit to everyone who wants to come and help out . ‘ I know all those who are involved . They are winners and it will be a great game . John Terry could easily have said “ no ” but it shows the type of guy he is. ’ Carragher added : ‘ When I spoke to Thierry Henry , he was more excited than I was ! It will be great for some of the former players who left Liverpool to have the chance to come back and say a proper goodbye . ’
A host of footballing stars will take to the Anfield pitch on Sunday . Xabi Alonso , Luis Suarez and Fernando Torres are all set to make a return . Gerrard approached the club and raised the prospect of a thank you match . Former America captain is preparing for a new challenge in England .