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Zlatan Ibrahimovic lays his World Cup comeback conditions on the line

Swedish kingpin will only return for international duty in Russia this summer if he 'feels well'

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has told Sweden he will only come out of international retirement and play in the World Cup if he "feels well".

Ibrahimovic, aged 36, recently left Manchester United for LA Galaxy having failed to nail a return to the United first team following last year's cruciate ligament surgery.

 Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a superb 2016-17 but injuries troubled him this term
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a superb 2016-17 but injuries troubled him this termCredit: PA:Press Association

The striker hung up his Swedish boots after Euro 2016 with 62 goals in 116 games to become his country's all-time top scorer.

Sweden made the World Cup finals after finishing second in their qualifying group behind France.

Ibrahimovic, constantly linked with a return to the international scene, could well be there with them.

He the official: "If I feel well, capable of giving what I can, the door will always be open.

 Ibrahimovic broke down injured during United's match against Burnley on Boxing Day
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Ibrahimovic broke down injured during United's match against Burnley on Boxing DayCredit: Reuters
 So Ibrahimovic will only go to the World Cup if he 'feels well'
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So Ibrahimovic will only go to the World Cup if he 'feels well'Credit: PA:Press Association

"If I want to I’ll be there, if not no.

"I want to play football, we’ll see what happens.


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"They call me every day, they ask me how am I doing, but we need to take a step at a time.

"I repeat if I feel well and if I want to, I’ll be there."

 Ibrahimovic scored 62 goals in 116 games for Sweden to become his country's all-time top scorer
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Ibrahimovic scored 62 goals in 116 games for Sweden to become his country's all-time top scorerCredit: AFP or licensors
 As for Russia 2018, he says: 'If I feel well and if I want to, I’ll be there'
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As for Russia 2018, he says: 'If I feel well and if I want to, I’ll be there'Credit: AFP or licensors

Ibrahimovic fired 26 goals for United last season in 39 outings following a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

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He was seriously in injured against Anderlecht in the Europa League last April.

A comeback in December was followed by another month on the sidelines after more problems with the same knee.

His last goal for the club came in the 2-1 Carabao Cup loss at Bristol City on December 20 and he last played against Burnley on Boxing Day.

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