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Eriksson confirmed as new coach of Guangzhou R&F (2)

(Xinhua)

08:03, June 05, 2013

"Yes, Eriksson knew Yakubu well, and we believe they can get along well again in China. Actually, Eriksson also has good knowledge of the whole team," Zhang Bin, General Manager of Guangzhou R&F football club, said.

For now, the Chinese Super League has gathered Marcello Lippi, Rodomir Antic and Sven-Goran Eriksson. The world's most populous country is showing its ambition in the world's No.1 sport.

"I think Eriksson will help R&F do better in the league," R&F's city rivals Guangzhou Evergrande coach Lippi said.

It has been 12 years since Eriksson left Italy for England, before the two frequently met in tunnels, the former as the coach of Lazio and the latter as Juventus and Inter Milan in the 1990s. The Swede held an favorable 11 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses against the Italian.

No one could imagine that after a decade Eriksson would follow Lippi's footsteps to China. Time has changed and his opponent is ever stronger. The big spending neighbor is heading for their third league title in a row with 3 points clear in the tables. Luckily Eriksson will have two months time to prepare his next battle against the Italian.

"We are old friends, we met many many times in Italy, he is experienced and he will give a great help to R&F," Lippi said.


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