The 75-year-old Swede has revealed that he may have less than 12 months to live following a terminal cancer diagnosis. He has worked with many top talents during an illustrious career in domestic and international coaching, but admits that his biggest regret is never getting an opportunity to work at Anfield.

Liverpool have now announced that Eriksson will be filling Jurgen Klopp’s seat in the dugout - alongside club legends Ian Rush, John Barnes and John Aldridge – for an annual LFC Foundation charity match on March 23. Dutch giants Ajax will be the visitors to Merseyside for that fixture.

Premier League giants Liverpool have stated that: “The first squad players have already been announced and include Istanbul hero goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek and fellow shot-stopper Sander Westerveld. Defenders Martin Skrtel, Fabio Auerlio and Gregory Vignal are also confirmed and Djibril Cisse will be among the attacking options, alongside former Reds and Ajax forward Ryan Babel, who will feature for both sides in the game. All connected with the club and LFC Foundation look forward to warmly welcoming LFC fan Sven and his family to Anfield – and seeing him in the dugout on the day - for a fantastic fundraising occasion.”