Interviewed by Milan TV, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made some important statements from the team's training camp in Dubai.
Here are his words:
"I'm fine. I'm improving everyday. I'm following the protocol that I have to follow. Unfortunately, there's no date for Ibra to return because when I feel ready, when I'm fine, I return This is the most important thing. And then it's important to feel good because when you're good you can do things. I'm not coming back because I want to play Ibrahimovic, I'm coming back because I want to make a difference."
On the difference between this recent injury and the one with Manchester United:
"Another injury. The difference is that I'm more ready this time, I wasn't ready the first time because it hadn't happened to me. I've never been in that situation before. Now I have experience compared to the first time. The key here is patience, work and come back stronger than before."
On the knee syringes...
"I did what I was able to do. I tell you the truth, it wasn't so much what I was able to do because I was very limited. The knee was really bad and every time I entered the field there was the risk of worsening the situation and that's what I'm paying for. But if I have regrets I say no, I would always do it if I have the chance to win it scudetto", said Ibrahimovic.
Is there fear of not returning to the pitch?
"I don't have it, there's no such thing as being afraid. You have to be realistic. I was lucky to play football for 20-25 years. I'm not afraid, it's destiny. All that is happened and will happen, it must be so."
Ibrahimovic on how often he trains:
"It's not how much you work. There is no timetable. I train until I feel good and satisfied. A couple of hours a day, I feel alive when I work. Because I know in my mindset that when you work well and hard, it always comes back to you. But not only in training, but also in other jobs. I'm an animal, I'm strong outside when you look at me, but I'm even stronger inside."
On his sons who play in the Milan youth sector:
"I give a lot of advice. What you explain and feel for them happens in the match... What I said, I explain, is repeated in action. It's what I talk to them about. I tell them that if Rafa misses a dribble, they can make mistakes too. They have the pressure of being my children, but I tell them that their example can make mistakes, they too can make mistakes. It's my experience that I transform into the new generation."
Do your kids remind you of yourself as a youngster?
"I think that everyone has his own profile, character, style of playing. Then if someone is like me it's not right, you shouldn't compare because otherwise you'll get into trouble. Everyone is himself, not it is fair to say that they are the same as their dad. They are young, feel good and are happy with what they are doing."
You were in Dubai in 2010 with AC Milan before...
"We were in Dubai, we ran to the beach. Then everything went as we wanted. Great experience, great memories."
Ibrahimovic, did you ever ask your parents about why they named you Zlatan?
"Dad's surname is Ibrahimovic. Then they said Zlatan, which is gold in Slavic. I never asked why. It's like this, it was destiny. I can't change it."
On working to make the impossible possible:
"We already did it two years ago. I arrived and said we were taking Milan to the top. Many laughed and didn't believe it, instead we worked and everyone took their own responsibility. Paolo and Ricky did a great job, us and the coach on the pitch. Everyone did their part, now we're where we are but we don't need to be satisfied. Don't think it's over, it's the opposite. Did you eat a little ' successful and you know what a feeling it is. That must continue now and be hungry to do even more", as relayed by PianetaMilan.it.
