How can you tell that a coach has unquestionable faith in a player? Simple. Just look at Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Janne Andersson, the Sweden national team boss. There’s a perfect example. Even though the AC Milan star is still recovering from his nasty knee injury and isn’t likely to feature for his club for at least two or three weeks, Andersson is desperate to have the legendary goalscorer around the national team camp.Sunday, 21.45: (2.20) Atalanta (3.50) Milan (3.45)Zlatan’s recovery time has been delayed yet again as the striker is now not set to return until after the upcoming international break, a report claims. Those two weeks of break will be used by the 39-year-old to fully recover from his physical problem and try to get back in full shape for the tough games that await in Serie A and the Champions League.But the fact that Ibrahimovic isn’t fit hasn’t put the Sweden coach Janne Andersson off. The national team tactician decided to call Ibra up anyway.”I have decided to call Zlatan up because I believe and hope that he can be involved and contribute. He has a period of injury behind him, but it is progressing all the time. But the starting point is that he will be with us when the national team gathers next week.”📰Zlatan Ibrahimovic named in Sweden’s 🇸🇪 squad for October FIFA World Cup 🏆 Qualifiers. ⚽️The Return of the Lion 🦁 pic.twitter.com/VXZRvQlzlw— 22Ours (@22Ours) September 28, 2021 La Gazzetta dello Sport writes how Ibrahimovic has a strong desire to return but the Swede has not yet begun working with the rest of the squad in training. The Achilles tendon discomfort is still there, so is the knee problem. But the spirit, experience, quality and leadership skills are intact – and that’s what Andersson wants in his dressing room.6 October: (2.40) Italy (3.10) Spain (3.20)Ibra will turn 40 next month. Knowing him, he’ll be eager not to be on the injured list when the big 40 hits.
