Ibrahimovic uses brains, not brawn to combat ageing


Britain Football Soccer - Sunderland v Manchester United - Premier League - Stadium of Light - 9/4/17 Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates scoring their first goal Reuters / Russell Cheyne

(Reuters) - Unable to cover the same ground as he did five years ago, Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says he has become a more intelligent footballer as he gets older.

The 35-year-old Swede has been in fine form in his first year at Old Trafford, scoring his 28th goal in all competitions this season in Sunday's 3-0 away win over Sunderland in the Premier League.

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