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Today when you met Nice we saw Ronaldo in the audience. Are you happy with the performance you and PSG gave the audience today?
This is not the first time we see Ronaldo at Parc Des Princes. Maybe you have wished for a comeback from the Brazilian as a Christmas gift from Nasser Al-Khelaifi this holiday?
In the 15th minute, you score the deciding 1-0 goal when you securely put a penalty-kick in the net. What were your thoughts as you stepped up to the challenge?
In the end of the first half, you took a hard hit and all of Parc Des Princes held their breath. How is your body and the injury after the match?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Zlatan keeps scoring. PSG keeps winning.
Despite a weak second half, PSG beat Nice and Zlatan scored for the second game in a row.
PSG manager today announced the PSG squad that will play Nice at home tomorrow at 17.00 CET.
Zlatan is selected, as well as David Luiz and Thiago Motta who are both back. Verratti in the other hand is still not fit to play. PSG squad:
AURIER Serge
CAMARA Zoumana
CAVANI Edinson
DAVID LUIZ
DIGNE Lucas
THIAGO SILVA
IBRAHIMOVIC Zlatan
LAVEZZI Ezequiel
LUCAS
MAIGNAN Mike
MARQUINHOS
MATUIDI Blaise
THIAGO MOTTA
MAXWELL
PASTORE Javier
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
VAN DER WIEL Gregory
Source: psg.fr.
With eight straight wins you are meeting Nice Saturday afternoon. What are your thoughts before the match against "Les Aiglons"?
Your opponents best scorer is Carlos Euardo who is the fourth best scorer in the league with his six goals. It's notable that he has scored all those goals in away matches. What are you going to do to stop the away-specialist Euardo on Parc des Princes tomorrow?
You have scored five league goals so far this season. Last year by this time you had nine goals. Is the smaller number only due to your injury or is there something else that also plays a part in this?
Nice has got one of Ligue 1's three Swedish players, the midfielder Niklas Hult. Do you keep an eye on the other Swedes in the league - and in that case, how do you think he's been doing during his first three months in France?
Source and photos: Zlatan Unplugged.
Watch the video to see who Zlatan thinks are the best players he ever played with.
The Wall - The Animal - Complete - The Pitbull - Elegant - Magic - The Leader - Perfect - The Machine - Genuis - The God :D.
He hadn't scored in the PSG-shirt since 31 August.
He hadn't scored in Champions League this season.
Tonight he scored the winning goal when PSG beat Ajax in Champions League.
He is back.
Ajax wanted to secure third place in the group and played with very high pressure from the get go. You didn't seem comfortable the first half-hour, was the high pressure unexpected?
Several times during the first half you seemed very annoyed with the rulings on the pitch. Was it just in the heat of battle or did you think that the referee made many incorrect decisions?
Ajax managed to equalize in the second half and immediately you changed gears and started to play more aggressively, which paid off. In the 79th minute you ignite Parc des Princes with 2-1 from a difficult angle. Describe the feeling.
Then you go on to seal the game with Cavani's 3-1 after a real blunder by the defense. Now it's all in your own hands to win the group in the last round, away against Barcelona. How important is it to win the group?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Tomorrow night you are up against your former club Ajax, for the moment in third place in Champions League's Group F. The first meeting ended with a draw after the Dane Lasse Schöne equalized in the 74th minute. What are you going to change to take all three points tomorrow?
This is just your second Champions League match for the season, but your PSG is still in the lead with two points more than Barcelona. How does it feel to be back in the prime of European club football again?
This year's Champions League averages a record breaking 2.98 goals per match so far. Do you think this is due to a offensive trend in football or is it just a coincidence that so many goals are scored this year?
When the fifth round begins tomorrow we have started to get a hunch about which clubs will be top teams in the different groups. Which teams do you see as the biggest competitors for the CL title?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
PSG beat Metz 2-3. Read Zlatan's thoughts after the game.
0-2 after the first half and when the referee puts the whistle in his mouth after 90 minutes the scoreboard says 2-3. Are you happy with you performance against Metz?
The PSG squad missed David Luiz, Lucas Moura, Verratti, Bahebeck, and Douchez. And already before the second half you were forced to make two substitutions as Cabaye and Motta walked off. Do you think that the match – and especially the second half – would have looked different if all players had been available?
Speaking of injuries, how did your heel injury affect your performance today?
Both 0-1 and 2-3 were goals that was really close to being "your goals", but in the end it was Pastore and Lavezzi who got the ball across the goal line. Does it feel frustrating not to get the goals, or are you just happy to see the two Argentinians celebrate instead?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Zlatan played 90 minutes and had an almost-assist to the deciding 2-3-goal from Lavezzi. Metz put up a good fight after getting two penalties but PSG was too strong at the end.
PSG are playing Metz in Ligue 1, read Zlatan's thoughts before the game.
The break for the Euro Qualifiers is over and tomorrow PSG goes up against Metz. What are your thoughts on the ninth placed team from Lorraine?
The break means that you only get one day together with the whole squad before the important away game tomorrow. How does this affect your preparations?
After the qualifier against Montenegro you said that you still feel your heel injury, and also that you had problems with one of your hips. As a result you didn't play the match with the national team against France this Wednesday. How do you feel today and are you ready to play against Metz tomorrow?
Matuidi, Verratti and Moura all miss the match tomorrow due to injuries, which means that you have a thinner squad than usual. Are you ready to play 90 minutes if that is necessary?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Zlatan is back. For real.
After 25 minutes against Marseille and 90 minutes against Montenegro on Saturday, it now seems like he is completely recovered from his injury.
– Zlatan is in perfect shape, PSG manager Laurent Blanc said on today's press conference.
The world had to go almost two months without Ibra before he made his comeback against Marseille last week. When he was selected for the Montenegro-Sweden-game, there was still some doubts about his injury and fitness but after playing 90 minutes (and scoring) on Saturday against Montenegro, and now being selected for the PSG-squad, who are playing Metz tomorrow, Blanc confirmed the good news on today's press conference.
– Zlatan is in perfect shape, Blanc said happily.
He did confirm that Zlatan's Montenegro-game took some energy out of Ibra, but that he is feeling good.
– It's going very well. After his match with Sweden (1-1 against Montenegro in qualifying for Euro 2016), he returned with a few aches. He played 90 minutes, so it makes sense. He has since then recovered well. He will be able to train on Thursday afternoon.
PSG squad who will play Metz tomorrow Friday at 20.30 CET:
AUGUSTIN Jean-Kevin
CABAYE Yohan
CAMARA Zoumana
CAVANI Edinson
CHANTOME Clément
DIGNE Lucas
IBRAHIMOVIC Zlatan
LAVEZZI Ezequiel
MAIGNAN Mike
MARQUINHOS
MATUIDI Blaise
MAXWELL
PASTORE Javier
RABIOT Adrien
SIRIGU Salvatore
THIAGO MOTTA
THIAGO SILVA
VAN DER WIEL Gregory
Source: psg.fr.
Sweden, without Zlatan, did what they could to stop a quick, strong French team in Marseille and almost managed to get a goalless draw but Real Madrid defender Varane made it 1-0 at the end.
Ibra played 90 minutes against Montenegro on Saturday (1-1), his first full game in almost two months. So it was no surprise that he left the squad after the game, he is now back in Paris to prepare for Friday's game against Metz.
So today's Sweden was inevitably weaker and with Zlatan's status in France, they sure could need him in the boiling Velodrome in Marseille, France sure seemed really strong, this is were they will play their games in EURO 2016 (it's held in France) and all their games up to then are friendlies.
Zlatan's replacement up front was Malmo's Kiese Thelin with Zengin and Bahuoi at the flanks. But to be honest, this game was all about defence for the Swedish team. France came in attack after attack and if it hadn't have been for a pretty solid Swedish defence and goalkeeper Isaksson, France would have scored alot more goals.
The goal came in the 83rd minute from Varane, a header on a corner kick.
Next decided game for Sweden is not until March 2015, when the EURO 2016 qualification starts again.
Zlatan today left the Swedish squad. There is apperantly no need to risk his heel more in tuesday's friendly between France and Sweden and his aim is now to recover for future PSG-games, the closest against Metz away on Friday.
Zlatan scored his 51st Sweden goal yesterday and played a big part in Sweden's draw against Montenegro. The question marks were many if how his heel was gonna feel and if he could play 90 minutes. It SEEMS as if he didn't feel too much pain and even though he was obviously tired at the end, he played the full game.
Sweden are playing France in a friendly on tuesday but Zlatan has left the squad and will not be playing. PSG are playing Metz on friday already so it would not make sense to play Zlatan in that game.
Source: Swedish FA.
Zlatan scored after only 9 minutes and Sweden were very close to winning away against Montenegro. But Stefan Jovetić made it 1-1 at the very end and both teams got a point each.
Sweden drew 1-1 away against Montenegro. Read Zlatan's thoughts after the game.
Tonight's match against Montenegro ends 1-1. Are your happy with the result and your performance?
For the first time since your injury you played the full game. How did the heel feel tonight?
In the 92nd minute it looked like Albin Ekdal decided the game. However, the referee chose to cancel the goal. What are your thoughts about the situation?
Austria now lead group G with four points after beating Russia 1-0 tonight. Is Austria the strongest competition in the group and is their lead unreachable?
Besides the point you got, what positives do bring from tonight's match?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Sweden are playing Montenegro in the EURO 2016 Qualifiers. Read Zlatan's thoughts before he game.
Saturday night, Sweden is facing Montenegro in the Euro Qualifiers. What kind of game do you think it will be?
Gradski Stadium is well-known for a very intense atmosphere and home supporters that always make sure to put pressure on the away team. The noise level will surely be high, but how much does the fanatical fans actually affect what happens on the pitch tomorrow?
Since your national team debut in 2001 you have played with many different players in many different lineups. How does today's squad measure up to previous years'?
Lately, there has been much talk about your injured heel and it's been less than a week since you made your comeback after a six-week injury break. How does the heel feel today and how far are you from being 100 % again?
Will you be able to play tomorrow?
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
The other day he won grand slam on the Swedish Football Awards by winning "Forward of the year" as well as the "Golden Ball", both for the 9th time. Yesterday his backheel wondergoal was nominated to "Goal of the year" by FIFA. And here we go again..
Zlatan has been nominated to the award "Swedish Male Athlete of the year".
The Swedish Sports Academy today announced the nominees and Zlatan is one of four men who can win the price. The other three are:
• Marcus Hellner, cross-country skiing
• Henrik Lundqvist, ice hockey
• Daniel Richardsson, cross-country skiing
This is 8th time he is nominated. He has been nominated:
2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 and now 2015.
He has won three times:
2008, 2010, 2013.
The award is being voted on and presented by the Swedish Sports Academy.
The Swedish Sports Awards are being held 19 January 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Source: Swedish Sports Academy.
FIFA PUSKÁS AWARD.
Last season Zlatan's crazy wondergoal against England was nominated to FIFA Puskás Award, which goes to the greatest goal in the world. Not only was it nominated, it was voted the winner.
And now he has been nominated again.
Zlatan's goal against Bastia last season is considered one of the top 10 greatest goals scored this past year and now it's up to the fans all over the world to vote.
The candidates are:
Source: fifa.com.
Zlatan held a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden before the important EURO qualification-game vs Montenegro on Saturday.
ABOUT THE INJURY
Have you been worried?
Is it an injury that was a bit scary to play with in the last game?
If you look back on previous injuries, do you remember how it's been when you get back after the injury, how the form usually is?
How do you see the chances of you being in the starting 11 on Saturday?
Your roots are from Balkan and now you're facing Montenegro. Do you have any idea why the countries down there are so good in large ball sports?
I didn't mean around you specifically, more generally.
To go to one of these games, where you are expected to win, pretty tough circumstances.. Do you look forward to those games?
You play in black boots nowaday. Are you switching shoe brand?
Isn't it difficult to change shoes when you are used to playing with a shoe you like?
We were told that you and the medical team found something out about the injury last week. Was that the case, did you get any news about it last week?
Are you eating piils or taking injections for the pain?
We've seen a more private side of you with for example the documentary. Has it been difficult to open up the private side and what reactions have you had?
You've seen the Montenegro team and the two best players are probably the two "italians" , what can you say about them (Vučinić and Jovetić)?
You are soon playing France (18 November). Do you think it will be special to play in France and what do you think about the French team?
Was it important that you yourself were apart of the documentary, you are part owner of it etc?
J: Yes.
J: No, I'm wondering if it was important for you.
J: How did the idea come up and how did the work progress?
J: Yes.
J: No.
You've before talked about John Guidetti and said it should happen more on the pitch. Now he's back in the Swedish national team, what do you say about that?
You've previously said that you are worried about what happens after you retire (in Sweden), now we see alot of young players in the team.
What's your take on that? Do you welcome them in any special way?
Another Swedish Football Awards and there has been alot of debate about men vs women, what's your take on it?
It was mainly about them not highlighting Therese Sjogran (Swedish female player who has played most caps of all time) and that she had played 200 games, what do you think?
MORE ABOUT THE GAME SATURDAY
Are you ready for 90 minutes?
Source: Swedish FA.
Today Sweden had their first training before the EURO 2016 qualification-game against Montenegro on Saturday. Zlatan trained a short period of time with the rest of the team before he went off the pitch to work in the gym. This was planned before, according to the Swedish staff, so nothing to worry about. Zlatan yesterday confirmed that his achilles tendon is not 100% but that it's moving forward every day.
Source: Sportbladet.
Zlatan finally made his return after injury when he was back on Parc des Princes tonight. He was subbed in the 65th minute when PSG won the important game 2-0.
Zlatan is fit and ready to play again! PSG manager just announced the PSG squad for tomorrow's game against Marseille and Zlatan Ibrahimović is in it!
Tomorrow night PSG is up against the Ligue 1 leaders Olympique Marseille in this year's first Le Classique. We are happy to hear that you are finally doing a comeback in the PSG squad after missing nine games due to injury. What are your thoughts before once again entering Parc des Princes, with the audience and the football world giving you full attention?
After the lengthy injury which has kept you away from the game since September 21st, you were back in full training again yesterday together with the rest of the team. Can you describe the injury, what kind of injury is it and do you still feel it?
While you have been away PSG has managed to win seven games and draw two. The team still hasn't lost a competition match all season. Are you happy with the season so far and how the team has played the matches you couldn't participate in?
Finally, are you back in the squad to be a "super sub" tomorrow if needed – or are you back to compete for a starting position?
Zlatan has missed 9 PSG-games since he last play 21 September against Lyon and scored his last PSG-goal 31 August against Saint-Etienne.
Source: Zlatan Unplugged.
Zlatan trained with the team today. He looked very focused and seems to be potentially ready for Sunday's game against Marseille. No announcement has been made though, tomorrow Laurent Blanc announces the squad for Sunday's game.
Source: psg.fr.
He is back! Or at least back in training. PSG just put this picture on their Instagram, with the caption "#zlatan #Ibrahimovic de retour sur le terrain" (#zlatan #Ibrahimovic "back on the field").
Let's hope everything goes well and that he is back playing games soon!
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Source: PSG's official Instagram.
PSG beat Apoel 1-0 in the 4th group round in the Champions League and are qualified for the knockout stage. Edinson Cavani opened the scoring already in the first minute and that became the end result, even though PSG had lots of opportunities to score more goals.
Voting Man of the Match om PSG's website:
1. Lucas, 39 %.
2. Pastore, 29 %.
3. Cavani, 20 %.
Barcelona beat Ajax 2-0 in Amsterdam after 2 goals from Lionel Messi.
Table UEFA Champions League Group F. All teams have played 4/6 games.
1. PSG, 10 points.
2. Barcelona, 9 points.
3. Ajax, 2 points.
4. Apoel, 1 point.
No announcement about Zlatan's injury and when he will be back has been made.
Source: psg.fr.
Zlatan is not in the PSG squad for tonight's UEFA Champions League game vs Apoel. The injury is still not healed and even though Blanc has expressed optimism about it this week as well as Sweden manager Erik Hamrén when announcing Zlatan is in the Sweden squad for the two games in November, no answers or dates for comeback have been set.
PSG plays Marseille in "Le Classique" Sunday, hopes are (of course) he will play then.
The game starts 20.45 CET tonight.
Source: psg.fr.
Sweden manager Erik Hamrén today announced the Sweden squad who are playing:
15/11 Montenegro (A), EURO 2016-qualification.
18/11, France (A), Friendly.
and ZLATAN IS IN THE SQUAD.
Hamrén said:
"I'm positive for Zlatan to play with PSG before these games but we don't know what will happen."
"When I spoke with him a couple of days ago, he sounded happy and felt good that day."
Zlatan was in the squad in the last two EURO qualifiers against Russia and Liechtenstein but didn't play at all, so the selection itself doesn't mean he will play.
PSG plays Apoel Wednesday and Marseille Sunday so the squad selections to those games will show if Zlatan is fit or not.
Source: Swedish FA.
