2022 World Qualifiers: “It feels good!” Says Zlatan Ibrahimovic, ready to play again with Sweden

Disappointed by his missed appointment with Sweden for Euro football, Zlatan Ibrahimovic said this Monday, November 8, his pleasure to find the selection for the qualifications of the World Cup 2022, while showing cautious confidence on his return from injury.

" That feels good.

At last !

»Said the Swedish star in a press conference, before the matches against Georgia, Thursday, and, Sunday, against the great rival of group B, Spain.

At 40 years old, an exceptional longevity at a very high level, the AC Milan striker said he was available to play both trips, but with a "balance" in his playing time.

“I had to be honest with myself.

I was not 100% "

“Every day I get to know my body better.

He is getting older, his head is getting younger, and I am getting more handsome.

There are new things every day, ”Zlatan joked with his usual sense of ego.

After nearly five years away from the national team, “Ibra” announced his comeback in March, a return materialized by two qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

But due to a knee injury, the top scorer in Blågul history had to follow the Euro in front of his television.

“It was tough,” said the Milan striker.

It was one of the things I looked forward to and missed playing.

But I had to be honest with myself.

I was not 100%.

"

118 caps, 62 goals

New physical problems kept him away from the pitch until mid-October, but the man who called himself "the king" of Sweden can now play again under coach Janne Andersson.

“Everyone wants to play, but I think I have to have a balance in my playing time, because of the injuries I come from.

If I find the right balance, I should be able to play as much as possible, ”added the Malmö native.

Will he be spared for the shock against Spain?

The striker with 62 goals in 118 capes ensures that he will let his coach decide to align him or not.

“I'm here because I'm a member of the team,” he said.

If Janne wants me to play both, I'll play both.

If he wants me to play only one, I'll play one.

It all depends on what Janne wants.

"

After six games, Sweden are first in Group B with 15 points, ahead of Spain (13 points) and Greece (nine points).