The Red Devils boss continues to be impressed by the enigmatic Swede and
sees no reason why he should head into retirement any time soon
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed Zlatan Ibrahimovic
to keep playing at the highest level until he turns 40 and believes the
former Sweden star is even better than when he first worked with him at
Inter.
Ibrahimovic has been in impressive form since joining United from
Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 24 goals in 37 appearances in all
competitions, and Mourinho is hugely impressed with the 35-year-old's
performances.
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"I think he is even better than when I worked with him at Inter," Mourinho told Sky Sports.
"He is more collected, more intelligent and understands the game even
better. He is not just a finisher, but is also important when it comes
to creating goals.
"He is a leader. He has a special feeling, a special care with the younger guys
.
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"I think he could play on until he is 40 from a physical point of view.
"But is not only about the physical point of view. It is also about a
mental point of view. One day he will make his decision and the world
of football will have to accept it. What he has been doing is
phenomenal. But one day he will wake up and decide enough is enough.Mourinho, who is preparing his side for an EFL Cup final showdown
with Southampton on Sunday, is not the first to suggest that Ibrahimovic
has many years left in him yet.
The coach who helped to launch the striker’s career at Malmo, Michael
Andersson, said in January: Zlatan’s skills fit United very well. He
always adapts to whatever league he is in. I don’t think him playing
until he’s 40 is impossible.
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