Injured Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic dismisses retirement rumours

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"I'm not thinking about it". "You look at all the strikers in the world now, I can only think of two, three who are No9s - (Tottenham Hotspur's Harry) Kane, (Bayern Munich's Robert) Lewandowski, (Barcelona's Luis) Suarez".

You can viably argue that, actually, Man United are a better, more fluid outfit without Zlatan, more capable of ripping through opponents with raw energy as opposed to using the Swede as a sole reference point. "That is just common sense".

Since bursting onto the scene last season, the 19-year-old has continued to improve and grab everyone's attention with his scintillating pace in addition to his eye for goal. "Giving up is not an option", he added.

"I always thought he is much more important than myself or what I want, it is what he wants".

"Some other guys don't give everything they have so that's the point". I'm simply happy for the team that people put in an excellent performance here. "It doesn't matter the way they perform".

Ibrahimovic's future is in doubt after he suffered a knee ligament injury that has ended his season, and the 35-year-old has flown to the United States for surgery.

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Ibrahimovic, who has scored 250 goals since turning 30, had fulfilled the requirements to extend his one-year stay at Old Trafford and was in the process of negotiating a contract extension.

"We cry because we have two important injuries to two incredible guys", Mourinho said. The Red Devils are in a tight race for a top four spot in the EPL and they have also qualified for the semifinals of Europa League, so there are several big matches over the final few weeks of the season.

Asked if the Belgian was still in his pocket, Herrera laughed then said: "Hazard, for me, has been the best player of the season so far".

City boss Pep Guardiola will be without Germany global of Turkish origin Ilkay Gundogan.

Argentina global Sergio Romero could earn himself a first team spot if the shot-stopper does leave, while United are said to also be in the market for a world-class striker.

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