You may admire Zlatan Ibrahimovic or get annoyed by his appearance and the things he says. But either way – you can’t deny that football needs characters like him. And he has a few things to say after finally returning to AC Milan training sessions. No, the 41-year-old beast didn’t say he was thankful for overcoming a serious knee injury. He said he’s “still God”. As humble as ever.”I’m still God, I’m still number 1: now I’m back and change the music. I really want, I want do many things, what I have lost in these eight months. I wasted time. Team in crisis? I’m not worried, they are normal moments in a season. Now we have to talk little and demonstrate our value on the pitch”.##NAJAVA_MECA_7010371##For Ibrahimovic, any criticism that comes his way only indicates that he’s still the best in the world.”If they don’t criticize you, you’re not at the top. They’ve criticized me for 25 years because I’m number 1 – I’m used to it. It’s like adding fuel to the fire, and when you play with fire, you burn yourself. Do I still feel like God? Of course. Nothing has changed.””I’m 41 years old, I play at Milan and I’m at the top. I want the spotlight to shine on the others, I’m here for them, not me. If it was up to me I would be on an island with a cigar. If I can be an example or a leader I do it.”🗣️ Ibrahimovic to SportMediaset pic.twitter.com/x8cQtI942x— Italian Football TV (@IFTVofficial) February 8, 2023 Zlatan backed his fellow forward Rafael Leao to go from strength to strength.”Leao had a fantastic year. He has to stay focused and play football. Everything else will be resolved. He has become stronger over the last year. Now everyone knows who Leao is.”AC Milan need a boost – and it came in the shape of the mouthy Swede.
