Ibrahimovic, who will turn 40 on October 3, underwent surgery on June 18 to clean his left knee, after a serious injury suffered in May
ITALY – The Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic, forward of Milan, the first two days of the A series and in the Milan club they hope to recover him in mid-September, after the national team break, coach Stefano Pioli reported this Sunday at a press conference.
“Physically he is better, although he still does not work with the team. Next week will be important for him, because he will work with a normal rhythm with the ball, which is what he lacks. If next week goes as we all wish, he could go back to play after the national team break, “he said Pioli, on the eve of the league premiere of the Milan, scheduled this Monday in the field of Sampdoria.
“His role in the team is that of a charismatic and technical leader. Mentally he is fine, he knows that he can be decisive for the team, he is always very motivated and is eager to train with his teammates, just as I am waiting for him,” he added.
Ibrahimovic, who will turn 40 on October 3, underwent surgery on June 18 to clean his left knee, after a serious injury suffered in May in a match against Juventus.
The club hoped to get him back in about two months, but the Swede still needs about three weeks before he can compete again.
Waiting to get him back, the Milan He was reinforced with French striker Olivier Giroud, who points to the starting eleven this Monday against Sampdoria.