Xabi Alonso has opened up on why he loves Liverpool fans and playing at Anfield ahead of his return to the club next month.

The Reds Legends are taking part in a match on March 24 against Bayern Munich in aid of the LFC Foundation - the second official legends game to take place at Anfield.

Alonso has been confirmed as one of the players involved - and he will play for both teams on the day having made a name for himself Germany with the Bundesliga giants as well as still garnering a hero status on the streets of Merseyside.

And the former Liverpool man has been speaking to LFC TV about his love for the fans - and refers to Anfield as "temple" of football.

"It was a pleasure. For me it (Anfield) is the football temple, the essence of football," Alonso told LFC TV .

"It's not new age football, it's real football.

"The people, the supporters, the fans understand real football - not just the tricks, what has has to be done in the right moment, and they appreciate that.

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"So, for me, it is real football."

Tickets for Liverpool Legends v Bayern Munich Legends are priced at £20 for Adults, £5 for Juniors and £15 for Over 65s. Tickets are available to purchase online only at http://www.liverpoolfc.com/tickets/tickets-availability . Hospitality starts from £70 per person, please call 0151 264 2222 for details, or visithttps://bookings.liverpoolfc.com/events/events.htm