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They had many great years together in the Swedish national team.
Now Tobias Linderoth admits that many wonder.
Namely what he really thinks about Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Swedish football fans will never forget what an incredible impression Zlatan Ibrahimovic have done in Blue Yellow. He had an absolutely fantastic national team career and scored so many unforgettable goals over the years.
Zlatan in Blue and Yellow
“Ibra” broke the record for the most goals scored in the men’s national team of all time with his impressive 62 goals in 122 international matches. He has also been awarded a total of 12 Ballon d’Or during his career and that says a lot about his greatness.
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Another one who didn’t get as much headlines but who was still so incredibly important to Blågult was the wear wolf Tobias Linderoth. The defensive midfielder always gave his all on the pitch and rarely stooped down in the duels to do the rough work when the likes of Zlatan could shine.
Linderoth’s words
Linderoth made 76 international appearances and played alongside Ibrahimovic from 2001 to 2008. Now he gives his honest view of the blue and yellow team-mate and admits what he really thinks of Mr Ibrahimovic.
– He should have all the accolades he can get and will go down in memory as one of the greatest footballers we’ve ever had in Sweden, says the former national team midfielder in an interview with Radiosporten.
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Tobias Linderoth then develops his thoughts on Zlatan as a footballer.
– Super professional as a player – in everything he did. It’s not what is visible on the surface, but everything he did on the side and the work he put in. And such an incredible talent at that, he tells the radio channel, revealing his best moments with Ibra.
– The heel goal against Italy (EC 2004), fantastic memory in that it was so spectacular as well. Then we were down and played a tough qualifier against Hungary in Budapest (2005), where we fight for 90 minutes and then he hits a ball from no angle at all.
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In the past few days, it has become clear that Zlatan is stepping in as a new advisor for Milan, and Linderoth would like to see the 42-year-old stay in football. Possibly as a leader in the national team going forward.
– I think there are many people who can benefit from his experiences, he says in the interview.
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