Ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, steps down from role after health scare

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON has sparked main fears about his well being after stepping down from his job in Sweden.

The previous England boss has been sporting director at Karlstad Fotboll since final December.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has stepped down from his position as a sporting director
Sven-Goran Eriksson has stepped down from his place as a sporting directorCredit score: AFP

He managed the England team from 2001 to 2006
He managed the England crew from 2001 to 2006Credit score: Getty

However Eriksson, 75, has now taken a again seat amid critical considerations about his wellbeing.

He instructed Karlstad's web site: "I've chosen to restrict my public assignments in the interim, because of well being issues that are underneath investigation.

"Now I'll deal with well being, household and restricted assignments for Karlstad Fotboll amongst others.

"I thanks for all of the assist from pals and soccer contacts, and ask you to respect my determination and my privateness."

The Swede's lawyer Anders Runebjer instructed Swedish paper Aftonbladet that neither he, Eriksson or his household would reveal particulars concerning the well being considerations.

Runebjer mentioned: "He has a illness, and meaning he has restricted powers to be the 'Svennis' we're all used to seeing.

"That is the way in which it's.  However on the identical time he needs to do as a lot as he can with soccer - if he cannot accomplish that he will get bored."

Eriksson first joined third-tier Karlstad a 12 months in the past as an advisor.

He spent 5 years as Three Lions boss earlier than stepping down in 2006, and went on to handle Manchester Metropolis and Leicester.

The Swede additionally coached Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio, in addition to the Mexico and Ivory Coast nationwide sides.

Eriksson left his job as Philippines nationwide boss in 2018.

Karlstad introduced: "We want 'Svennis' a speedy restoration, and ask everybody to respect his privateness."

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