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– Milan forward Brahim Diaz said veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘is like an older brother’ and revealed the Swede gives him ‘confidence’ to perform at the Rossoneri.
– Diaz returned to Milanello on a two-year loan from Real Madrid this summer and spoke to AS ahead of the big game against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
– The Spanish attacking midfielder was asked about the impact of Ibrahimovic at San Siro and the 22-year-old, who scored in the first European match against Liverpool and has contributed three goals in six Serie A games this term, praised his teammate.
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– “He’s like an older brother,” Diaz told AS. “He always demands the maximum, but then he gives you great advice.
– “He shows great affection for me, and this gives me confidence. He always makes the difference, whether he plays or not. Having him in the team is a plus.
– “He’s still very strong and he shows it in every training session.”
– Ibrahimovic has been ruled out against Atletico Madrid, still struggling with an Achilles tendon injury.
