Liverpool locked horns with Zlatan Ibrahimovic once again last season when they were drawn against AC Milan in the Champions League group-stages. With the Reds winning 3-2 at Anfield and 2-1 at the San Siro, the former Manchester United striker was memorably on the receiving end of a ‘Cruyff turn’ from Nat Phillips in his own penalty area.
However, he missed Il Rosseneri’s trip to Anfield in September 2021, having only just returned from a long-term injury. In fact, he had only just made his comeback in Milan’s previous match, coming off the bench to score as they won 2-0 against Lazio.
The Swede’s comeback wasn’t without further incident either, during a heated clash at the San Siro, as he came to blows with two Liverpool fan-favourites. On the receiving end of a heavy tackle from former Red Lucas Leiva, Ibrahimovic reacted by grabbing the Brazilian by the throat.
