AC Milan star major doubt for Celtic clash after COVID-19 test

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is a major doubt for AC Milan’s Europa League opener versus Celtic later this month. The Swedish striker tested positive for a second time meaning he will need to isolate for a number of days, according to Sky Sports.

Anyone that tests positive in Italy is ordered to isolate for 14 days, which would mean that Zlatan would miss the Milan Derby and Celtic’s clash in Glasgow. Milan will no doubt subject him to another test to see if the result was incorrect but as it stands, he is major doubt for th

This is good news for Celtic as despite his age, the 39-year-old is still a threat in attack.

Celtic will be without Ryan Christie and Odsonne Edouard for the game against Rangers; although the duo should return to fitness for the Group H clash against Milan. Celtic’s newest recruit Diego Laxalt will also be free to play against his parent club, a game in which he will relish proving the Italians what they missed out on.

Zlatan is widely regarded as one of the best Swedish footballers ever; however, he must take second place behind Henrik Larsson – for obvious reasons.

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