Ibrahimovic made his first match from the start - his second overall - since returning to the Italian football club and thanked by scoring goals directly. In the 64th minute, he broadened a low effort to 2-0 behind compatriot Robin Olsen in Cagliari's goal. "Ibra" had another net ball with just under ten minutes left, but the goal was sent off for offside.
Afterwards he got nice words from coach Stefano Pioli and also in the Italian media the Swedish is highlighted.
"Awakened to life"Largest sports magazine La Gazzetta dello Sport gives the 38-year-old a seventh in rating, highest of all, and has the title "Ibracadabra" on its front page.
"Ibrahimovic's return makes Milan come to life again," the magazine writes.
Corriere dello Sport gives the striker an even higher rating, 7.5.
“The yacht Zlatan, who adds for his first assignment as a starter, sends a signal to the whole world that loves him. Swedish effect on the red-black team, ”writes the magazine according to Dagens Nyheter.
Tuttosport tops its front page with "Milan vibrates" and Italy's largest newspaper, Corriere della Sera, points out that Ibrahimovic has not yet reached his highest level, but that he is lifting Milan and giving him a seven in rating, best of all.
"He is back, and as he is," writes della Sera.
Critical IbrahimovicThe Swede himself said he needed some more matches to get in shape and was not happy with the team's game.
- We lack self-confidence, aggressiveness to score goals. We are not concrete enough in the penal area. I have been here for four days and I will try to help in every way I can, ”said Ibra.
Milan are eighth in Serie A, 21 points after Inter series leader after 19 innings.
The next league match for Milan is home to Ken Semas Udinese in a week. Before that, Cup meeting with Spal awaits on Wednesday.