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Jose Mourinho says Zlatan Ibrahimovic was going to make a huge contribution at Manchester United.

Manchester United manger Jose Mourinho never for once doubted the ability of HUGE Zlatan Ibrahimovic claiming the star striker will be “massive” for Man United this season.

The Swede continues is goal scoring streak after coming off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers at the FA Cup.

Currently, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored five goals in his last four debut in all competition making it a total of 24 for the season.

The 35-year-old who arrived Old Trafford last summer was heavily criticized by his age, but Mourinho insisted he knows the player can deliver.

“I don’t know the number of goals [Ibrahimovic has scored], I don’t know,” he told a news conference.

“I knew that he would be a very important player for us. I knew that for sure.
“One more goal, one less goal, but I knew that the contribution would be massive for us.”

On the other hand Marcus Rashford cancels Graham’s goal with a powerful strike and Ibrahimovic scored to secure Man United position in the 75th minute after coming from the bench.

United’s will face Chelsea after their win against Blackburn Rovers where they would hope to win.

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