Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Realize your lifelong dream by managing liverpool In a match with Charity Legend ajax in anfield next month.
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Erickson revealed in January that his life expectancy was “the best he's been in a year” since being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The 76-year-old Swede revealed at the time his lifelong love of Liverpool and how he had always hoped to one day become the club's manager.
Liverpool announced on Tuesday morning that Eriksson, who led England to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, will be part of the management team for the March 23 match.
Liverpool said in a statement: “Everyone at the club and the LFC Foundation looks forward to a warm welcome to LFC fan Sven and his family at Anfield for a fantastic fundraiser and to seeing him in the dugout on the day.” said.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has previously said he would be happy to give Eriksson the day-to-day reign at the club's training ground.
“Of course he's welcome here and if he wants, he can sit in my seat in my office and work all day. That's fine,” Erickson said shortly after revealing his diagnosis. Director Klopp said.
“I think having him here and showing him everything and showing him how this great club has developed over the years definitely speaks to him.
“He can come here and have a great few hours here.”
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During Sven-Goran Eriksson's outstanding coaching career, he also won the UEFA Cup with IFK Gothenburg, three Portuguese titles with Benfica and the Serie A title with Lazio.
Written by Garin Lambly ©Agence France-Presse
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