Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he 'feels stronger every year' as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland, in the same group as the Azzurri.
The Swede will be a major threat when they play Italy on Friday, and today's 17:00 game (UK time) against the Irish will gauge his strength.
“We always have pressure and, probably, I have the greatest pressure on my shoulders,” Ibrahimovic said in his Press conference.
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he 'feels stronger every year' as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland, in the same group as the Azzurri.
The Swede will be a major threat when they play Italy on Friday, and today's 17:00 game (UK time) against the Irish will gauge his strength.
“We always have pressure and, probably, I have the greatest pressure on my shoulders,” Ibrahimovic said in his Press conference.
“I want to take the pressure off the team. I am used to it. So, I want to take the pressure off my team-mates as much as possible.
“I feel really strong at the moment. I feel that I’m getting better and better, with every year that passes. It’s all about developing and learning new things and not being satisfied.
“You have to have the hunger to become a better player. I demand that I work hard, practise and don’t sit down. I know what I want. I know I am going to do it, simple as that.”
The 34-year-old never shined at international tournaments the way he did with his clubs, but he does not make that distinction.
“I have been dominating wherever I go. I have no issue about that.
“I feel very confident, with a strong season behind me. I feel mentally very strong and I come here to enjoy, to France where I have been living for the last four years. I know the country well.
“I am 100% sure they know me better than I know them. Wherever I go I enjoy and I have been dominating wherever I go. No worries.”