Gerrard given chance to relive Olympiakos screamer with summer testimonial

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Steven Gerrard scored one of the finest goals of his career against Greek side Olympiakos and he will have the chance to do it all over again this summer - but whether Luis Suarez will be on the field with him remains to be seen.

The Liverpool legend has been granted a testimonial on August 3, the only pre-season game that will be played at Anfield. He scored a last-gasp thunderbolt against them in the 2004-2005 Champions League campaign which eventually saw Liverpool emerge as the competition winners in Istanbul.


Suarez, however, is yet to learn his fate from the Football Association having been charged with violent conduct after biting the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic. If the FA give him a lengthy ban he may well be suspended from his captain's testimonial match.


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Old boy: Steven Gerrard has been granted a testimonial in August



A consoling arm: Luis Suarez went out for an Italian lunch with his wife, Sofia Balbi, in Liverpool's San Carlo restaurant





Look of concern: Suarez has been charged by the FA for violent conduct for his bite on Ivanovic





Light lunch: Suarez has a nibble in town before deciding whether to accept the FA's charge



Boom: Gerrard's super strike has gone down in history



Iconic: Gerrard (centre) celebrates wildly after his goal sent the Reds through

They had been on the verge of elimination despite being 2-1 up, but the strike took Liverpool through the group stage on goals scored - and the rest is history.

The proceeds from the testimonial will be donated to charity.


Gerrard, who made his Liverpool debut almost 15 years ago, told the club's website: 'I am delighted to be honoured by Liverpool with a testimonial match and particularly thrilled that Olympiakos have accepted my invitation to play the fixture.




Moment of shame: the already infamous picture of Suarez biting Ivanovic



Golden boy: Gerrard helped Liverpool to their greatest triumph in recent memory - the 2005 Champions League

'Last time we met proved to be such a memorable game both for me personally and Liverpool Football Club.


'I am also especially grateful that Olympiakos have truly embraced the aim of this match and chosen to donate their fee to charity. I am looking forward to what I know will be a fantastic game and a wonderful occasion.'

VIDEO Remember Gerrard's belter against Olympiakos?

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