Crocked Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been told he can still return as good as before.

The Swede, 35, faces at least eight months out after suffering a serious knee injury last week in their Europa League victory over Anderlecht.

Orthopedic surgeon Rien Hahn told AD: "The disadvantage of his age is not so great. There is no difference with a twenty year old.

"I have seen him go down with an outstretched knee. As his cruciate ligament broke, it needs surgery. That takes eight or so months, but he can then come back to his old level."

Hahn added: "He is a strong boy, also mentally. And Zlatan is of course a special. I don't think this is the end of his career."