Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed that Ligue 1 has ”gone downhill” since he left Paris Saint-Germain in 2016.
- Zlatan left PSG in 2016
- Claims Mbappe, Messi, Neymar inadequate
- Declares France ‘wants him’ in its league
WHAT HAPPENED? The veteran Swedish striker, who’s at the moment taking in a second spell with Milan, has claimed that present stars Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar have been inadequate in terms of maintaining the profile of Ligue 1 excessive. Ibrahimovic left PSG after 4 years on their books in 2016 earlier than becoming a member of Manchester United, and is satisfied that the French top-flight has worsened in his absence.
WHAT THEY SAID: ”Since I left France, all the things has gone downhill,” he mentioned in an interview with Canal Plus. “There may be nothing to speak about anymore in France.
”France wants me, I don’t want France. Even you probably have Mbappe, Neymar and Messi, it doesn’t assist you to since you don’t have God.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Regardless of turning 41 earlier this month, Ibrahimovic has rubbished speak about retiring, telling Gazzetta dello Sport: “I am not going to retire, I am coming again and I will not surrender.”
In his former residence in Ligue 1, in the meantime, PSG proceed to reign supreme. Opposite to the Swede’s feedback, Messi and Co dazzled of their final show in an exciting 4-3 win at house to Troyes.
IN THREE PHOTOS:
Getty PicturesGetty Pictures
Getty Pictures
WHAT NEXT FOR IBRAHIMOVIC? After surgical procedure on his anterior cruciate ligament again in Might, Ibrahimovic is unlikely to be again in motion till the brand new yr. In his absence, his present facet Milan are attempting to maintain up with Napoli on the prime of Serie A, with their subsequent match towards Spezia on November 5.
Editors’ Picks