Former England Manager Sven-Goran Eriksson Realizes Dream to Manage Liverpool Legends Team in Charity Victory

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson achieved a lifelong dream as he led the Liverpool legends team to victory in a charity match against Ajax at Anfield.

The emotional day at Anfield saw Eriksson, a fervent Liverpool fan, receive a standing ovation from the crowd as he emerged from the tunnel alongside a coaching staff including Ian Rush, John Aldridge, and John Barnes.

With ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ echoing around the stadium, the 76-year-old stood next to former England captain Steven Gerrard, whom Eriksson had managed during his time with the national team.

The charity exhibition match between Liverpool Legends and Ajax Legends aimed to raise funds for the LFC Foundation and Forever Reds initiatives.

Fernando Torres, in tandem with Gerrard upfront, sealed the victory with a goal as Liverpool Legends came from behind to win 4-2 against Ajax Legends.

First-half strikes from Derk Boerrigter and Kiki Musampa put Ajax in the lead, but Liverpool responded emphatically in the second half, with goals from Gregory Vignal, Djibril Cisse, Nabil El Zhar, and Torres.

Eriksson, reflecting on the event, described it as ‘a beautiful day,’ underscoring the significance of the experience.

Captain for the day Gerrard hailed Eriksson’s impact, commending the former manager for his tactical acumen and inspirational halftime adjustments that led to the comeback victory.

Liverpool fell behind early in the match, with Boerrigter and Musampa finding the net for Ajax before the Reds rallied with a stirring second-half resurgence.

Overall, the game at Anfield was marked by poignant moments, with Eriksson steering both sets of players in an applause around the stadium, culminating in a standing ovation for the revered former England manager.