Zlatan Ibrahimovic, victim of a sprained left knee a week ago with AC Milan, will be subjected to treatment for "six weeks", and will not be able to compete in Euro 2021, confirmed the Swedish federation on Saturday .
The 39-year-old star, returned to the selection in March almost five years after his international farewell, received a visit to Milan on Saturday from a specialist who prescribed "a six-week conservatory treatment", the club said.
"I spoke with Zlatan Ibrahimovic who unfortunately told me that his injury prevented him from participating in the Euro this summer," Swedish coach Janne Andersson said in a statement.
The Swedish federation did not stretch the suspense
"Ibra" had been the victim of a sprained left knee a week ago during the match against Juventus (3-0).
The club have not communicated further on the nature of the injury, simply stating that they will not be able to play the next two games.
"Ibra", who has just extended his contract until June 2022 with the Rossoneri, was one of the expected stars of this competition postponed to June 2021 after not being able to take place in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The coaches have until June 1 to submit their list of 26 players to UEFA.
After this date, the current regulations allow an unlimited number of substitutions in the event of serious injury or illness before the first match, subject to presentation of a medical certificate.
Ibrahimovic will not have this chance.
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