Of all the topics being fiercely debated in the Transfer Tavern, none are receiving more attention right now than Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s apparent season-ending injury.
The 35-year-old striker has been nothing short of phenomenal since signing for the Red Devils on a free transfer from PSG last summer, going on to bag a whopping 28 goals in all competitions.
That includes 17 strikes in the Premier League to give United a chance of sneaking into the top four, whilst he’s also helped fire Jose Mourinho’s side to the semi-finals of the Europa League – where they’ll face Celta Vigo.
But Zlatan limped off in the quarter-finals on Thursday night and according to Sky Sports, the knee injury is likely to keep him sidelined for the rest of the campaign.
BREAKING: @ManUtd forward @Ibra_official unlikely to play again this season due to knee injury sustained against Anderlecht – sources #SSNHQ pic.twitter.com/1Dm8cI7v3A
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) April 21, 2017
Fans of rival clubs in the Tavern have been keeping it respectable. Although they’re not keen on United as a club, they respect Ibrahimovic’s many achievements in the game throughout the years.
Unfortunately, however, the same can’t be said for everybody on Twitter. Here’s a look at how Liverpool, Manchester City and Spurs fans reacted online…
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official They play better with out him
— Louie Henry Pedder (@louiepedder_) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official You mean he’ll miss the game v Spurs?
Gutted…
— Richard Chandler (@rich_chandler) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official @keano_mu pic.twitter.com/1iGop5VGj6
— Ste (@stxvo) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official Advantage Man United
— SK (@shahed_mcfc) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @RealistSadik @ManUtd @Ibra_official pic.twitter.com/JqSV4GfiSc
— RCJ (@RasclartRico) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official Good luck maintaining 5th place without him
— Sean (@Seanlfc123) April 21, 2017
@SkySportsNewsHQ @ManUtd @Ibra_official WAYYYYY.see ya later see ya late see ya later Zlatan Ibrahimofifsh
— LFC My life,Belive (@Domcoles1) April 21, 2017
Zlatan out means #LFC have no more of a chance to get top 4 than they had last week! Why?
Rashford is the form man now! #MUFC
— Jurgen Brodinho (@Brodinho) April 21, 2017
Will United still make the top four without Zlatan Ibrahimovic? Let us know by commenting below!
