Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out of Euro 2020 due to knee injury, confirms Sweden boss Janne Andersson
Zlatan Ibrahimovic came out of international retirement in March after an absence of almost five years and was due to be named in the Sweden squad at Euro 2020.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out of Euro 2020 due to knee injury (Reuters Photo)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled out of Euro 2020 campaign, starting June 11
- Ibrahimovic, who came out of international retirement, was set to be named in Sweden squad
- Ibrahimovic suffered an injury while playing for AC Milan against Juventus
Sweden has suffered a big blow as star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of Euro 2020 tournament. Ibrahimovic suffered a knee injury while playing for AC Milan against Juventus in the ongoing Serie A season, Sweden boss Janne Anderson confirmed.
Ibrahimovic came out of international retirement in March after an absence of almost five years from the national team, and was due to be named as part of the Sweden squad on Tuesday.
“Today I have spoken to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has unfortunately communicated that his injury will prevent him from taking part in the Euros this summer,” Andersson said in a statement.
“It is of course very sad, mostly for Zlatan but also for us. I hope to see him back on the pitch again as soon as possible,” he added.
Euro 2020 which was postponed due to Covid-19 pandemic will be held from June 11 to July 11 across several European cities.
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