Cannavaro returns from week-long 'self-examination'

Fabio Cannavaro has been reinstated as head coach of Guangzhou Evergrande following a bizarre week-long hiatus during which he supposedly engaged in "deep reflections and profound self-examination".

Evergrande abruptly relieved the Italian of his coaching duties on Oct 27 after a 2-2 draw at home to Henan Jianye that further damaged the league leader's title bid.

The club claimed Cannavaro would "attend a study class on Evergrande's corporate culture", with captain Zheng Zhi appointed interim head coach.