Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcus Rojo were both fortunate that their risky challenges did not result in serious injuries or red cards.
One of the reasons Ibrahimovic must have been looking forward to mixing it in the Premier League was for exactly that – being able to mix it.
The Swedish striker very often uses his strength, and imposing physique, to get the better of opponents and he has done so on several occasions since he signed with Manchester United. He was at it again on Sunday, at Goodison Park, but he miscued one challenge.
In contesting the ball with Seamus Coleman, one of his boots landed on the Everton defender’s head.
It was a move not far removed from Hulk Hogan’s famous leg drop finisher.
The match official looked upon the collision as robust but with no intention of malice.
Ibrahimovic was asked about the incident following United’s 1-1 draw with the Toffees. His take on matters was certainly… unique:
“I heard one of the commentators say I kicked someone in the head on purpose. It was a 50/50 duel and Coleman pulled me down.
“I tried to avoid touching but so… trust me, if I want to kick somebody in the head, I know how to kick somebody in the head. And I will make him fall asleep, so that’s the only thing I have to say.”
No, no, you’ve said enough.
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