Sweden coach Janne Andersson has confirmed Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s international return at 41: ‘He feels ready and in decent shape.’
The Milan striker has recently returned to action following a knee surgery undergone at the end of last season, following the Rossoneri’s first Serie A title in 11 years.
He has been called up by his national team Sweden for the upcoming matches against Belgium and Azerbaijan.
“Zlatan has made three slightly longer appearances now for Milan and feels ready and in decent shape even though he has been out for a while,” said Andersson after revealing his squad list for the next international fixtures.
“So from that perspective, I think he can add something. Above all on the pitch, but also outside.”
Ibrahimovic had made his international return a year ago, but could not help Sweden avoid a 2-0 defeat against Poland in the Final of the World Cup qualifications play-offs, being introduced with only 11 minutes remaining.
He missed the following matches due to a knee injury which he treated in May 2022 with surgery.
The Swede has collected 68 minutes across three appearances with Milan this season. His contract at San Siro expires at the end of the season.
Must be desperate
@ray piero
Unlikely he was called up to play much. More likely for the dressing room.
That makes much more sense 🙏
I love Ibra and all he has done for Milan. But if he gets hurt whilst with Sweden and misses matches again, he should do what Redondo did and ask not to be paid, or donate the money to charity. A lot time waiting for him to return to fitness so it would be ridiculous if he gets hurt whilst on international duty.