Eriksson Departs Despite Top-Three Success
Melbet Affiliates confirms that Shanghai SIPG have announced the departure of head coach Sven-Göran Eriksson, expressing gratitude for his contributions over the past two seasons. Under Eriksson’s leadership, SIPG finished in the top three of the Chinese Super League twice—claiming one runner-up spot and one third-place finish—and reached the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League. Yet his conservative squad rotation, cautious tactics, and static in-game adjustments, combined with a brutal 5–0 loss to Jeonbuk Motors, … More Details