Sweden's Ibrahimovic out of France friendly

0 Comments | AFP, August, 2008

STOCKHOLM (AFP) — Injured star Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not be risked in Sweden's friendly against France in Gothenburg, to allow the striker to recover fully from a knee injury.

Ibrahimovic has been suffering from a condition known as "high-jumper's knee" - prevalent among athletes and basketball players - and was a big doubt for Wednesday's match.

Earlier on Tuesday, Swedish soccer federation spokesman Thomas Saleteg said that the 26-year-old may play a small part in the match.

"He feels stronger and stronger. He had a knee injury. But he's recovering very well and has played 90 minutes with Inter. So he looks good and is confident for the season," said Saleteg.

However, team coach Lars Lagerback later indicated that he would not take the chance on...

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