Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had knee surgery.
But he already has plans for his comeback.
Now there should even be a date where the star really hopes to be back.
That Zlatan Ibrahimovic even played football in the spring is judged by doctors to be unbelievable. He had major problems with his cruciate ligament, and as soon as Milan had won the Scudetton, the star was operated on, and now a long way back awaits.
Zlatan’s plan
Ibrahimovic soon turns 41, and many had given up at that age, and with a broken cruciate ligament. But Ibrahimovic is determined to come back, despite the fact that the rehabilitation will be long and painful. But he has a clear goal.
Yesterday came information in Italy that the big reason why he is extending his contract is that he is only eight goals away from reaching the mighty milestone of 100 goals scored in the Milan shirt. In addition, Ibrahimovic wants to give the Champions League another try. Although the way back is long for Ibrahimovic, he has a clear goal.
Then he wants to be back
According to the newspaper Il Giornale, Ibrahimovic wants to be back in the Supercoppa meeting against local rival Inter. That match will be played on January 18, and is now seen as the big comeback match for the star, as it is well placed in the calendar in terms of rehab.
The first reports have indicated that he may be back at the beginning of next year, and Ibrahimovic is certainly looking forward to recording another title for Milan – also against rival Inter. During Milan’s title celebration, Ibrahimovic was on most occasions scornful of Inter, and former teammate Hakan Calhanoglu, who left Milan for Inter before the season. In other words, there is a lot of emotion involved during the match.
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