Monday, 15th October, 2012
Germany midfielder Marco Reus believes that Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is world class, but is sure his side can stop the 30-year-old.
Reus’ Germany will be in action against Ibrahimovic’s Sweden on Tuesday in a crucial 2014 World Cup qualifier, but Joachim Low’s men come into the clash with confidence sky high after thrashing the Republic of Ireland 6-1.
relatedNewsStoryIbrahimovic has been identified as Sweden’s danger man and Reus, who joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer, is clear about the quality of the striker the German defence will have to stop.
"He is a world class player, everyone knows that", the midfielder told FIFA’s official site.
"But we are not afraid", he added.
"Our defenders are strong and they can stop Ibrahimovic."
Sweden suffered a fright in their World Cup qualifier on Friday night.
Ibrahimovic’s men fell behind away to the Faroe Islands, before two second half goals, the last scored by the Paris Saint-Germain striker, handed them victory.
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