With their Serbian player Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic likened o Zlatan Ibrahimovic myself. The Swede who returned to competitive action in her victory Milan with 2-0 against her Atalanta in the San Siro became the oldest footballer in the history of the “rosoneri” at the age of 41 years and 146 days, surpassing Alessandro Costacurta.
After the match, in his statements in Italian Sky Sportsthe experienced striker declared himself satisfied with his return, while emphasizing that his wish is to compete and be available to the coach when he deems it necessary to use him.
At the same time, he chose a special expression to highlight his competitive readiness, likening himself to the center of Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic.
The “joker”, as Balkan is nicknamed, has emerged twice in a row MVP of his regular season NBA and this year he has set his sights on the third consecutive award. His game is characterized by the multidimensional way in which he competes, as he is a meter of triple-doubles.
The statements of the Swedish superstar of the Italian champions in detail:
“I want to help my team in any way I can, doing everything I can to be on the pitch and be ready when my coach and my team need me. Obviously things change between the ages of 30 and 40, but I feel like Nikola Jokic in the NBA. I had a really hard time this year, I was out of action for a long time. I tried to deal with the pains to help the team but basically I didn’t succeed. Today, I can say that I am fine and I can help the team again, the more you play and train, the more you improve your playing condition.”
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: “I feel like Jokic in the NBA. If I feel the same way I feel today I will continue to play a few more years, not just next year!”, told Mediaset ?????? #ACMilan
Zlatan’s currently under contract with AC Milan until June — salary close to €1/1.5m. pic.twitter.com/SXYB1yDP6Q
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 27, 2023
Editor: Babis Lessis
Source: Sport Fm
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