The footballing world was shocked and saddened in January, when former England Manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, announced that he had 'best case a year to live', after confirming he had been diagnosed with cancer.

In a wide-ranging interview, the Swedish coach admitted his love of Liverpool (a love he shares with his father), and how his dream had always been to manage at Anfield.  That dream never became a reality, despite him managing many high-profile clubs, as well as the English National Team.  Thanks to numerous Liverpool Fan Groups, however, Eriksson will now get to fulfill his wish, as he will take to the dugout in the upcoming Liverpool Legends Match.

The match will take place on 23rd March 2024, at Anfield, as Liverpool Legends take on Ajax Legends, in a charity match raising funds for the LFC Foundation.

Upon hearing Eriksson's news, and his love of Liverpool FC, LFC Fan Groups began a campaign for Eriksson to manage the Liverpool team in the upcoming charity match.  Speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside, Dan Clubbe of The Redmen TV, said the campaign showed how football fans "can unite in times of hardship".  The idea was then championed by former Reds striker (and Liverpool Legend), Robbie Fowler, who took to X, to say that calls were being made.

Those calls have now been heard, and Eriksson will line-up alongside Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge as part of the Liverpool management team.  The Liverpool Legends matches are always great fun, but seeing Eriksson fullfill his boyhood ambition, will make this particular game extra special and poignant.  We are in no doubt that the Liverpool and Ajax fans will make sure Erikkson is given the reception he deserves, and makes the day memorable for all his family.

Klopp extends offer to Eriksson

As well as the Legends match, current Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has also offered Eriksson the chance to visit Anfield and spend a day with him.  In a gesture that sums up Klopp's big hearted nature and approach to life, he made the following statement when interviewed by the BBC,

"I heard for the first time about his admiration or love for Liverpool and that he was a fan for his whole life."

"I heard now about the Legends [game] and stuff like that. I'm not in charge of that.  The only thing I can say is absolutely he's very welcome to come here and he can sit in my seat in my office and do my job for a day if he wants. That's no problem."

"Being on the sideline might be a little bit more difficult. To have him here and show him everything and how this wonderful club developed over the years, I think that's definitely something we will tell him."

"He can come over and have a few wonderful hours here, I'm sure."

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