Eriksson is taking charge of a Liverpool side for the first time today.
Sven-Goran Eriksson had a heartfelt conversation with Jurgen Klopp before Liverpool Legends took on Ajax Legends at Anfield.
The following month, the Reds announced that Eriksson would be given the opportunity of taking charge of the Liverpool Legends team to take onAnd with his family in attendance at Anfield, the Swede was visibly emotional as 'You'll Never Walk Alone' played over the PA system pre-match. Klopp greeted the former England boss with a hug, before commenting: "What a legend! Nice to meet you."The pair then continue the conversation, which is inaudible as the camera moves away. Both men, though, can be seen sporting big smiles.Dirk Kuyt, Djibril Cisse and Sami Hyypia, meanwhile, were all on the bench, with rolling substitutions once again being used as per tradition in Liverpool Legends matches.
After going into half-time at 2-0 down, Liverpool produced an inspired second half comeback, with Torres scoring in front of the Kop to make it 4-2.
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