Manchester United legend and club ambassador Peter Schmeichel has been speaking to French newspaper L'Equipe about various things related to his football career
The French newspaper were keen to get Schmeichel's opinion on Zlatan Ibrahimovic and, perhaps strangely, put it to Schmeichel that just like the Swedish striker he was known for having a stand out persona. Schmeichel and Ibrahimovic both had big personalities but not similar ones.
The former Danish international was quick to praise Ibrahimovic and it's what L'Equipe have taken from the intefview as the main part, headlining their piece 'Zlatan is made for Manchester United'. Schmeichel is quoted as saying "What he does with PSG is incredible. He gives so much credibility and visibility to PSG .. This is someone who takes his responsibilities.
"Last summer there were rumours that he would come to Manchester United. I then said that Zlatan was built for the club, he was born to play there. It's why Cantona was so strong when he was there, not at Leeds or in all other clubs in France? Why? Because it is Manchester United. In Manchester, there was the freedom given to the players, but also responsibilities.
"We do not care who you are or what you love, we look at what you're doing on the pitch and the influence you have in the club. If you do not respect, you're leaving. But you can have any personality. Beckham, Cantona, they could go out and also be at their best. There are hundreds of players who are trying to be a Beckham or Cantona, but do not have the personality, and they fail."
Certainly interesting stuff from Schmeichel and he's got a point, Ibrahimovic does seem like a player who would relish the pressure and expectation of life at Manchester United and use it to add another dimension to his game. Perhaps unfortunately for everyone involved that time has almost certainly passed.
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