FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Zlatan is back when Sweden wants to reserve a place

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named in the Swedish squad for the last two World Cup qualifiers in Georgia and Spain after recovering from injury.

The 40-year-old, who has scored two goals in his last three Serie A games, missed Euro 2020 with a knee injury and was named coach Janne Andersson in the Swedish final, but had to step down as he progressed. his rehabilitation.

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He returns to a team in first place in Group B with 15 points after six games, two ahead of Spain. The winning teams qualify directly for the Qatar final and the runners-up advance to the second qualifying round.

“I have high hopes that he can make a contribution,” Andersson said in a statement. “We’ve had a lot of relationships and he’s eager to get into the national team. Of course it’s good for us to get such a good player with a lot of experience in a decisive situation.”

Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof has been named in the starting line-up despite receiving a blow to training on Monday.

On November 11, the Swedes will face Georgia in a final match of the Batumi teams, before meeting Spain three days later in Seville.