Manchester United news: Andy Cole reveals Zlatan Ibrahimovic return date after training with crocked Swedish star
The legendary Red Devils treble winner stunned by the crocked striker's stunning recovery and says he will be back for festive period
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MANCHESTER UNITED legend Andy Cole has revealed when Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return from injury.
The hugely-popular treble winner has been using his former club’s facilities to rebuild his health after undergoing a life-changing kidney transplant in April.
During that time at Aon Training Complex he seems to have developed quite the friendship with the Swede, who is working his way back to fitness from a serious knee injury.
And he speaking to , he says United fans can expect a Christmas present in the form of a 6ft 5 inch forward.
Cole said: “He is doing very good. I had a chat with Zlatan when he was in the gym the other day.
“I think he is looking forward to coming back, most probably in December or January time.
“I think he will definitely bring something to the football team, as we already know.
“After last season, he was fantastic. It will be nice to see him back when he returns.”
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Ibrahimovic suffered his cruel blow on April 20 against Anderlecht in the Europa League to cut-short his blistering first season at Old Trafford.
The cruciate ligament injury was expected to keep the 36-year-old out for nearly a year – but the ex-PSG, Barcelona and Juventus man has made a stunning recovery.
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And the quickness of his return has not been lost on former England ace Cole.
He added: “Yeah, December or January time, of course, it is not bad.
“But like he keeps saying, he is not human.
“I love his banter and I think his enthusiasm for the game of football, and what he is around the complex, speaks volumes about him.”
His return will provide a massive boost to Jose Mourinho’s side.
Ibra banged in 28 goals in his 46 games for the Red Devils during the last campaign.
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