“I think he has been one of the best strikers in world football over the last 10 years and he has always won trophies everywhere he has been”.
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‘Working hard, training hard and feeling good.
Ibrahimovic is yet to feature for United and will make his debut in United shirt in his homeland on Saturday.
The 6ft 4in target man has finally linked up with the Manchester United team following an extended summer break with the national side in the European Championships.
The club’s tour of China turned into a fiasco when its second match against Manchester City in Beijing was called off just hours before Monday’s scheduled kickoff time because of the unplayable state of the pitch.
Ibrahimovic has been included in the United squad for the first time since joining the Red Devils from PSG.
Before officers arrived Ibrahimovic had been photographed returning to the hotel looking relaxed following his first training session with his new Manchester United teammates. That would be something incredible, if he could also add that to his other titles.
David de Gea is set to start in goal while Eric Bailly and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are prepared to continue their run in with their new teammates as the the eve of the new Premier League season draws closer. The former Arsenal forward, though, has insisted he wants to stay.
Right back Matteo Darmian had a solid if unspectacular debut season at Old Trafford, whilst Luis Antonio Valencia isn’t a natural right back, prompting Mourinho to target another player in the position.
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Other names in the squad include Sam Johnstone, Phil Jones and Ashley Young, but it would be a surprise to see any of the English trio starting the game, as none have made a huge impression in the two pre-season games so far. Live coverage of the match between Manchester United and Galatasaray in the United Kingdom will be available on MUTV and MUTV HD.
