Carragher has persuaded a number of former Reds to turn out for his Liverpool side tomorrow and the likes of Michael Owen, Danny Murphy, Jerzy Dudek, Luis Garcia, Emile Heskey will make an appearance.
There has been some speculation Owen’s return, as he now plays for arch-rivals Manchester United, may not be a happy homecoming but Carragher said that would be unfair.
“I hope it doesn’t affect the reception, I think he deserves a great one for what he did for Liverpool,” said the centre-back.
“He was a fantastic player right up there with the greats for what he did.
“He moved and upset some people but he had to do what was right for himself and his family.
“I saw the other day Bobby Charlton played in Tommy Smith’s testimonial and he wore a Liverpool kit – I think that is worse isn’t it?”
All proceeds from Saturday’s game and evening gala dinner go to Carragher’s 23 Foundation, which supports local charities and groups.
