Zlatan Ibrahimovic struggles after Sweden 0-2 in World Cup qualification

MWith his head bowed, star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic trudged off the field. After more than half a year, he was back in the starting line-up of the Swedish national soccer team on Thursday evening. However, the attacker’s comeback was unsuccessful, as his team lost 2-0 (0-0) to outsiders Georgia in qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and suffered a setback in the battle for first place in Group B. The AC Milan professional alone, who missed eleven international matches due to injuries, failed seven times in front of the opposing goal.

Ibrahimovic quarreled in an interview with the Swedish TV station “C More” with the weakness in the final: “We were much better than the opponent. We should have won this game. The only thing we missed was the goals. ”Chwitscha Kwarazchelia showed how it works. He shocked Sweden after the break with two goals (61./77.). “We are of course frustrated, that’s completely normal,” said Ibrahimovic. “Everyone wants to win, but sometimes things don’t go well. I think we did a good job anyway. “

Now this Sunday (8.45 p.m. at DAZN) in Seville there will be a playoff for the group victory against Spain. The Iberians overtook Sweden thanks to a 1-0 (1-0) success in Greece. Ibrahimovic hopes to be able to help his team more then. “There is still one game left. We will do our best to achieve the desired goals. We all take responsibility, but we won’t get as many opportunities again. But if we get them, we have to use them this time, ”the 40-year-old demands more callousness from himself and his team-mates.

Portugal also took the lead in the standings, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s team didn’t get past Ireland 0-0. In addition, central defender Pepe saw the yellow-red card (81st). Azerbaijan also had to end the home game against Luxembourg in the minority. Both the home side and Luxembourg, who separated 1: 3 (0: 0), no longer have a chance of a World Cup ticket.

In Group H, Russia claimed first place ahead of Croatia. The Russians solved their task against Cyprus with 6: 0 (1: 0) and the World Cup second placed on Malta with a befitting 7: 1 (4: 1). Slovakia also played 2-2 (0-1) against Slovenia. For the guests, Miha Blazic saw the yellow-red card after 57 minutes. Behind the German team, Group J remains exciting. With a 5-0 (2-0) win in Armenia, North Macedonia pushed past the Romanians, who had to be content with a 0-0 win against Iceland.