Kulusevski left to Zlatan: “Play the European Championship”

Appeals to his idol: “It would be fantastic”

Of: Andreas Käck, Gustaf Ränkeskog

Published: January 10, 2021 at 11:58 p.m.

Photo: Antonio Calanni / TT NEWS AGENCY

Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to his Milan this weekend.

Substituted in Juventus 3-1 win against Sassuolo.

Then Dejan Kulusevski sent an invitation to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

– Come now! Play the European Championship, he says.

First, Weston McKennie was forced to resign from Juventus. Just before the break, when Paulo Dybala also left the field injured, Dejan Kulusevski had to intervene.

– I only had one thing in mind when I jumped and that was that we would win the game, says the Swede later, according to Football-Italia.

Then it happened.

The “Juve” won 3-1. Danilo, Aaron Ramsey and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goals). Kulusevski had to leave the pitch with a knee injury.

– I could have done a lot better. But I’m glad we won, he says.

“Zlatan is an idol”

After the match, he said he sees a bright future for his own club and hopes to stay “for several years.” He was also asked about his relationship with Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

– We write. Zlatan is an idol for me. Hardly anyone in the whole world does what he does. When he talks about me a lot, he makes me work even harder, because I am very proud, says Kulusevski.

“Come now!”

Zlatan has recently started for a comeback in the Swedish national team and the captain of the national team, Janne Andersson, has been in Milan and cleared the air with the big star.

– I really hope he returns to the national team and plays the European Championship. It would be great for me personally and for Sweden. Come on, Ibra, says Kulusevski.

Published: January 10, 2021 at 11:58 p.m.

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