When one thinks about Sweden and soccer, thereâs just no way to keep Zlatan Ibrahimovic out of our minds. Heâs the greatest striker and player in their history, and one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation.
Thatâs why itâll always be odd not to watch him on the pitch with his teammates whenever the national team has a match. Even though he had walked away from the team, he came back in a failed attempt to lead them to the World Cup.
So, if youâre tuning in on todayâs international friendly clash vs. Mexico, chances are that youâre wondering why the legendary striker is nowhere to be seen. If thatâs your case, then youâve come to the right place.
Why Isnât Zlatan Playing For Sweden Vs. Mexico?
As much as heâd like to be there, Zlatan wasnât even called up for this game as he continues to nurse a kneeinjury he suffered last season. Apparently, the AC Milan star played the final six months of the season without an ACL:
âI want to be healthy and, when Iâm on that level, then I keep playing and see how far I can take it,â Zlatan told CNN. âAs long as I can produce results, I will still play. The day I slow down, I want the people around me to be honest and say heâs slowing down and then Iâll be realistic.â
Hopefully, this wonât be the last we hear of him.
