Sven-Goran Eriksson has stepped down from his role at IF Karlstad after only 79 days due to health issues.
Eriksson, 75, rose to prominence when he took charge of the England national team in 2001 and oversaw the development of what was labelled as their 'golden generation'. The Swedish manager took England to three major quarter-finals and lost twice on penalties with a team including stars such as David Beckham, Michael Owen, Ashley Cole, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and more.
He later became Manchester City manager and spent 12 months at the Etihad Stadium between 2007 and 2008. Dating back almost five decades, Eriksson took his first managerial role in 1977 and his most recent position as sporting director at Karlstad began in December last year.
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However, in a statement released by the Swede and Ettan (third tier) club, Eriksson will now focus on his health and family life. In his statement on the Karlstad website, the 75-year-old Eriksson said: "I have for the time being decided to reduce my public appearances due to health issues which are under investigation. My focus is for now on my health and family and a limited level of engagement with Karlstad Football Club.
"I would like to thank the wider football community, and friends for their support and understanding, and for respecting my privacy." After managerial success in his native Sweden, Italy and Portugal - prior to his England appointment - Eriksson headed to City in 2007 and remained at the club for one season.
During his time at the Etihad Stadium, the former Sampdoria, Lazio and Leicester manager totted-up 19 wins and 11 draws from his 45 matches in charge. Eriksson left City by mutual consent after guiding them to a ninth place finish in the Premier League and he was succeeded by Mark Hughes.
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