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Ex-Malmo coach Andersson: Ibrahimovic was a remarkable teenage talent

Former Malmo coach Michael Andersson says Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a "remarkable" talent as a teenager.

Andersson gave the striker, 35, his full debut 17 years ago and reckons he has lost none of his magic, as his 19 goals this season prove.

He told The Sun: “He has special skills, both technical and physical.

“The difference between him and others was that he also had physical and mental strength. It was remarkable.

“He was young but he had great belief and he challenged the older players when he came into the squad.

“The older players would also test him but he stood up physically to them."

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