Southampton boss Claude Puel is ready to face Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic tomorrow night.

Ibrahimovic has been a nemesis for Puel during their duels in the French league – with the Swedish superstar netting 11 times in seven appearances against him.

Puel joked: “I think he scored also against other teams without a problem.

“He's a fantastic player and of course he can score without opportunities. He's a fantastic player and difficult to take him on.

“I think all the time against Ibra or other players it is our collective that is the most important."