Sven-Goran Eriksson takes charge of 'Liverpool Legends' for charity match
He's achieving his lifelong dream, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Last updated 23rd Mar 2024
Sven-Goran Eriksson has admitted he'll be living out a lifelong dream when he takes charge of Liverpool's Legends team against Ajax Legends this afternoon.
The former England, Manchester City and Leicester City manager - who's a Liverpool supporter - was invited by the club after being diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
Former England boss Eriksson revealed in January he had "best case a year" to live after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
During a round of TV interviews upon revealing his health issues, Eriksson disclosed his lifelong love for Liverpool and how he always wished to be manager of the club.
The 76-year-old, who guided England to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups, will be in the LFC Legends dugout at Anfield for the match today (Saturday 23 March).
The likes of Steven Gerrard, Daniel Agger and Dirk Kuyt are part of ther LFC squad today.