Age is taking its toll, and even though quality is permanent, physical problems are starting to surface as time goes on. There are several examples, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who at 41 years old has only managed to play 144 minutes.
However, the Swede thought he saw light at the end of the tunnel on 26th February, when he got back on the pitch in his side's victory against Atalanta. Little by little, he was getting his minutes up, and he even managed to chip in with a goal.
However, the international break has not brought with it good news for the striker. In the game against Belgium, the footballer went off with a muscle issue which prevented him from playing the following game aganist Azerbaijan.
According to 'Sky Sport', Ibrahimovic underwent tests on Thursday, which should he suffered a muscle problem, but there was no mention of how long he could be out for, as his recovery time depends on himself.