Sven-Goran Eriksson, Marcello Lippi and other high-profile managers at 2019 Asian Cup

Former England manager has taken charge of the Philippines national team ahead of the continental tournament next year

Marcello Lippi (China): The former Juventus manager is considered one of the finest tacticians of all time, winning five Scudettos and one Uefa Champions League with the Turin club. His crowning moment, though, was masterminding Italy’s 2006 Fifa World Cup success, when the Azzurri defeated France on penalties in the final. Has managed his homeland in two different stints – the second was poor - before moving to China in 2012, first leading Guangzhou Evergrande to the Asian Champions League title. Took charge of the Chinese national team in 2016. Getty Images

John McAuley

Oct 28, 2018

On Saturday, the Philippines announced the surprise appointment of Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager. The Swede, who has managed Lazio, Manchester City and the England national team in a notable career, will lead his new side at the 2019 Asian Cup, which takes place in the UAE from January 5-February 1.

In the photo gallery above, we look at some of the other high-profile managers set for the tournament in the Emirates.

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