In 2012, 40 words entered the Swedish dictionary, including the word “zlatan”, and according to the Swedish Language Council, it means: “following one’s convictions by force, to control.”
You will easily realize that the influence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s personality is evident in the meaning of the word in the Swedish dictionary.
Ibrahimovic’s impact on Milan, winning the league title after an absence of 11 years, was greater than just “Zlatan”.
In December 2020, Ibrahimovic had renewed his contract with the Rossoneri, revealing in his interview with Sport Italia: “I like the way the coach asks us to play, as he finds a way to get the best of my qualities. He talks to me a lot and asks me about things, just like I do with my colleagues. In the team. They respect me and I feel responsible, and I enjoy it.”
“The team is hungry, but we don’t have goals or dreams, we play one game at a time. It’s a young team, and they’re not used to winning, but the important thing is that they shouldn’t start to relax, and that’s where I come in. We know. That this is not Inter or Juventus, who have much bigger teams, and we saw against Rio Ave (in the Europa League qualifiers) the pressure affected them when they actually had to play for something.”
“I think this team can aim to qualify for the Champions League. Quality and talent are not enough, however, you need sacrifice and discipline,” he explained.
finished”Either you hunt and eat the prey or be eaten. I choose to eat“.
The 2021-2022 season ended and he won second place, taking advantage of the faltering of his competitors, and he returned to the Champions League after an absence of 7 seasons.
The most important statement in that dialogue from Al-Suwaidi was as follows:Everyone remembers the Milan players who won the Scudetto or the Champions League“.
In the following season, Milan achieved the Scudetto after 11 years of absence, and although Ibra participated in 11 goals, scoring 8 and making 3 in 23 games, his impact was great on his colleagues for two and a half years.
Milan left-back Theo Hernandez said:Ibrahimovic gave us courageHe gave us a lot of advice and sometimes he scolds us, but he always motivates us.”
“When I came back from vacation, he said, ‘Where are you going with 90kg here?’ I was a little bit fatter, but he also told me I’m strong and I have to become the best, but I have to work hard.”
Mike Maynian, Milan goalkeeper and the best goalkeeper in the Italian league, said after winning the title: “Ibra is someone who loves to winHe is strong and has a lot of weight in the team.”
Earlier, the Algerian Ismail Bennacer stated: “It helps you do more, you never want to lose a ball while you are giving your best, Because he strives for perfection“.
“If he doesn’t find it, he’ll kill you, it is so. But for me he’s right, it’s better to scream when you do something wrong so that you learn and become a top-level player.”
While French defender Pierre Kalolo spoke about the Swede’s influence: “Being a defender in Milan means training every day against Ibrahimovic. It’s a struggle and a very satisfying one every time. Both Zlatan and Giroud always want to win.” If you put your shoulder to interfere, it becomes a battle“.
While Davide Calabria, the captain who has worn Milan’s badge a lot this season, said: “His presence was essential. Zlatan is a hero who gave a lot, Even if he was extremely precious with his leadership, his words, and his gestures. Hope it gets better next year. We still need it“.
While Sandro Tonali told the Italian network Rai Sport: “Ibrahimovic? He gives great motivators and helps me in many ways, But it also puts me through difficulties to help me grow“.
“Always gives you an extra boost even if you don’t need itAnd it makes you go the extra mile. With him, help is available at all times: in training, in the locker room, at the match and also at home. He has experience and leadership.
Junior Messias chose him as the strongest who played next to him and recounted a situation with the Swede: “He kicked me once in the face. The first time I saw him we were eating together and he said ‘don’t talk?’ Then he said ‘Bravo, bravo because you only work’.”
“The desire he has at the age of forty is impressive. He is very good with those who work and are committed to themselves, and always tries to help.”
And in 2020, Rady Krunic said about him: “Ibrahimovic is the champion who raises the bar in training. He has already helped the team and will do more in the future“.
While in an interview with AC Milan, Ante Rebic said: “He brought a lot to everyone. But when he says something, many are silent“.
In his interview with DAZN at the start of the season, Brahim Diaz said, “He’s the same age as my father. He’s like Benjamin Button (a character in a movie is getting younger than normal), he can play for many years. Still making the difference“.
“He always tells me to do what I know I can do, that I have a great talent and I have to help the team.”
While Rafael Liao, the best young player in the league, spoke about him, telling DAZN: “When you play with him you should always give your best. I think he meant that continuity was what I was missing, and now it’s time, I’m a completely different player. I don’t see it contrary, I have to listen to it“
“Rafa tells me look, when you enter the field you are a monster, take the ball and go, so when you feel that confidence in your teammate, you enter the field and you know what you have to do to help the team.”
While Alexis Sailemakers spoke to the Italian newspaper, Tuttosport:I’ve never had a teammate like him before“.
“It’s not easy to train him because he has a crazy mentality every day. Ibra always wants everyone to get the best of themselves. He screams at you and pushes you to push your limits.”
Speaking after the coronation, Olivier Giroud said: “For me it is an honor to rewrite the history of Milan next to him. He is a few years older than me, and when I still had to become a footballer, he was my reference point. His character in the team is very important.” When he speaks, everyone listens and no one gets distracted“.
“Even after the victory over Sassuolo, he spoke in the locker room. He congratulated every player and every character in the coaching staff. It feels a little bit Braveheart, in his character.”
Stefano Pioli, before Atalanta’s last game at the San Siro this season, said in the press conference: “The last time in San Siro for Ibra? I hope not, He is a champion with a capital badge, I’m not just referring to the technical aspect. I have immeasurable respect for him. I hope this is not the end, but Zlatan has the intelligence to decide his future.”
After winning the league title, Ibrahimovic said:I got here and made a promise and kept it. Many laughed when I said we would win the Scudetto again, but we worked hard and showed the team what it means to suffer with your results.“.
“the difference is big. 11 years ago, the team had 22 champions who won everything, and we were the favorites in every season. The current squad is full of young players, we put pressure on them and let them understand what Milan represents. It’s a whole other story“.
Al-Suwaidi gave a sermon to the Milan players and his technical and administrative staff after the coronation in the dressing room. Everyone listened to him, from old to young, and then celebrated.
Today, the Rossoneri announced that Zlatan Ibrahimovic had surgery, after which he would be absent for 8 months. It may be the end of the Sultan and he may continue with the team for another season, but certainly his impact was great on Milan.
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