Former England supervisor Sven-Goran Eriksson says he has “one of the best likelihood” to stay after being recognized with most cancers.
The 75-year-old Swede was the primary overseas coach to handle England and led the crew to the quarter-finals of the 2002 and 2006 World Cups and Euro 2004.
“I’ll resist so long as I can,” Eriksson advised Swedish Radio P1.
“I’ve a illness that’s critical. The perfect case a yr, I’ve the worst case a lot much less. It’s not possible to say precisely, so it’s higher to not suppose.”
Eriksson, who had a 42-year profession in administration, discovered of his most cancers analysis “nearly a yr in the past” and stepped down from his most up-to-date function as sporting director at Swedish membership Karlstad 11 months in the past for well being issues.
“I stay a very regular life,” Eriksson advised the BBC's World Service Sporting Witness.
“I'm not within the hospital, I’m going sometimes for a go to, however I stay at dwelling and I’ve associates right here. Christmas and New Yr, the entire household was there – lots of people.
“I'm going to attempt to train as a lot as potential, which is lower than it was a yr in the past, however I’ve a standard life.
“Once you get a message like that, you recognize day by day and also you're comfortable if you get up within the morning and you’re feeling good, in order that's what I do.
“I assumed I used to be wholesome, however immediately I had a small stroke, so I collapsed and my kids took me to the hospital.
“After a day of examination they advised me that I had 5 small strokes, however they stated 'no downside, you’ll recuperate 100% from this', however worse is that they stated that I’ve most cancers that they can’t function.
“They are saying they are going to give me therapy and drugs to attempt to stay so long as potential. I’ve that analysis they usually can't function, sadly.”
Eriksson started his managerial profession with Degerfors in 1977 earlier than becoming a member of fellow Swedes Gothenburg, the place he received the Swedish title, two Swedish cups and the 1981 Uefa Cup.
He then loved two spells with Portuguese giants Benfica in addition to Italian sides Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio – the place he received seven trophies together with the Serie A title, two Coppa Italias and the Cup Winners' Cup UEFA.
Historic appointment in England
Eriksson resigned from his submit at Lazio in January 2001 to succeed Kevin Keegan as England supervisor.
Throughout his time with England, Eriksson led the Three Lions to a well-known 5-1 win in opposition to Germany in Munich through the qualification for the 2002 World Cup, with Michael Owen scored a hat-trick.
Eriksson was in control of two World Cup campaigns, exiting each the 2002 and 2006 editions on the quarter-final stage with Ronaldinho's lengthy free-kick serving to Brazil beat England 2-1 within the first, whereas Portugal received on penalties after Wayne Rooney had been despatched off following an incident together with his Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo within the latter.
He took the nationwide crew to only one European Championship in 2004 when it was Portugal once more who despatched England dwelling with one other penalty shootout win within the final eight.
After 5 years, it was introduced in January 2006 that Eriksson needed to depart his function after this summer season's World Cup in Germany, regardless of having two years left on his contract.
No official cause was given for his departure on the time, though the Swede had come below strain after being picked up in a newspaper by a tabloid journalist.
His years as England supervisor have been marred by scandal over his non-public life, together with newspapers revealing affairs with tv presenter Ulrika Jonsson in 2002 and the previous secretary of the Soccer Affiliation Faria Alam in 2004.
England posted on X: “Sending our love, Sven”, whereas former England captain Wayne Rooney stated: “Unhappy information this morning. Ideas are with Sven Goran-Eriksson and his household. A superb coach and a particular individual. Liked and revered by all. We’re all with you Sven, hold combating.”
Eriksson went on to have a diverse managerial profession following his departure to England, together with spells with Manchester Metropolis and Leicester Metropolis, together with roles with nationwide sides Mexico, Ivory Coast and the Philippines.
