The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015 international has played down Paris Saint-Germain’s chances in the Champions League this season as he believes that the club lacks experience at the European level
The 30-year-old wants to win the Champions League more than everyone else in the team, but is remaining realistic about Les Parisiens’ chances.
The prolific striker has won everything in his trophy-laden career, but has failed to win a Champions League medal despite playing for some of the best clubs in Europe.
While talking to reporters, the former Milan player stated that Paris Saint-Germain are still not at the same level with the likes of Barcelona, Juventus and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan.
The Swede added that the Ile giants are relatively new in the European club competition and fans shouldn’t expect them to win the Champions League this season. Ibrahimovic said that the Ligue 1 outfit lacks experience at this level and there are very few
players in the team who have previously played in Europe.
“We are not yet at the same level as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, Juventus or Inter. We are not yet used to winning titles and that's what we're missing, a bit of experience at the highest level,"
Giving example of Manchester City, who crashed out of the Champions League from the very first round last season, the former Juventus player said that a team needs experienced players to survive at this level.
"Manchester City crashed out in the group stages last season, but that did not make them a bad team all of a sudden. They simply weren't used to playing in the Champions League."
When asked about his favourite footballer, Ibrahimovic revealed that he grew up watching former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 international, Ronaldo, and also praised Marco van Basten.
“http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ronaldo-c31734 was the only player who could get me to turn on the TV and watch football. Marco van Basten was another legend and to be compared to him is a huge compliment."
Paris Saint-Germain are set to host Dynamo Kiev at Parc des Princes in their opening game of the 2012/2013 Ligue 1 campaign, and Ibrahimovic would want all three points from the match as it will set the tone for the remainder of the season.
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