The event held at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool proved to be a star studded event, but it was notable for who wasn’t there rather than who was.
Looking smart: Steven Gerrard arrives at his testimonial dinner with wife Alex at the BT Convention Centre
On the red carpet: Gerrard's team-mates Fabio Borini and Joe Allen arrive at the Gala Dinner
Another signing: Reds boss Brendan Rodgers was approached by a fan as he arrived at Gerrard's dinnerFormer Liverpool star Robbie Fowler, manager Brendan Rodgers and even comedian John Bishop were in attendance as were the majority of the Liverpool skipper's current team-mates.
But there was no sign of wantaway striker Luis Suarez, whose absence from the event only heightened speculation surrounding his future.
The Uruguayan had earlier in the day came on a substitute for the final 30 minutes of the Reds’ win at Anfield where he received a positive reception from supporters.
Eye on the ball: Luis Suarez is tracked by team-mates Jay Spearing and Martin Skrtel (right) during training
On the run: Suarez was present for Monday training after failing to attend Gerrard's Gala Dinner
Round of applause: Luis Suarez joins in to thanks the Kop at Liverpool's open training session at AnfieldDespite not showing for Gerrard's dinner, Suarez did turn up for training on Monday where the club's top scorer from last season was on show as the players trained in an open session held at Anfield.
Following two rejected bids from Arsenal already, the Olympiacos clash may yet prove to be his final game in a Liverpool shirt, with the striker still serving a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in April.
The Gunners still lead the race to sign the 26-year-old, who was the only high profile player not to attend Gerrard’s high profile Gala event.
Not just team-mates: Former Reds star Robbie Fowler (left) attended Gerrard's dinner as did John Bishop
Second-half cameo: Luis Suarez played in the final 30 minutes of Gerrard's testimonial
