Saha: Ibra Return Like Scholes Comeback

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has compared Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to when Paul Scholes came out of retirement.

Swedish striker Ibrahimovic came off the bench in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United at the weekend and looked like he had never been away, despite the fact it was his first appearance since April. An acrobatic attempt forced a sprawling save out of Rob Elliot and he dropped deep to dictate play with the Reds in command.

Saha, speaking at the latest #ILOVEUNITED event in New York City, remembers the uplift felt in 2012 when Scholes returned to the fold after earlier calling time on his illustrious career.

"I think Zlatan hasn’t been injured much in his career," said Saha. "But, mentally he seems to be very confident about it.

"He doesn’t show fear and he has never been someone who will show it anyway. And he will bring confidence and leadership. The way he moves is more about his brain than his physique.

"You can’t really lose that because he is a big guy who knows how to move, knows the rhythm of the game so this is the thing he will never lose.

"It’s like Paul Scholes coming back from retirement, it is like he is still young and has the legs. But because of this level of player, they understand the game, they know how to give the information to the youngsters."