Man Utd star Ibrahimovic discusses Mourinho playing him and Lukaku together

MANCHESTER UNITED star Zlatan Ibrahimovic is coy on whether Jose Mourinho will deploy him up top with Romelu Lukaku.

Ibrahimovic looks set to return for Manchester United before the end of the year after injuring his knee back in April.

His old No9 shirt has been taken by Lukaku, who has enjoyed a stunning start to life at Old Trafford with 11 goals from 14 appearances.

Mourinho often chooses just one striker in his team, in a decision that has seen the likes of Mateja Kezman, Gonzalo Higuain and Alvaro Morata make do with places on the bench over the years.

And Zlatan Ibrahimovic says the club will ‘see how things go’ when he makes his much-anticipated return.

"When I come back, the coach is there, we will see how things go,” the veteran told Sky Sports presenter Thierry Henry.

"I see it very strong. Because the more quality we have in the team, the more alternatives we have, the easier it is for the manager."

Ibrahimovic also gushed over Lukaku’s goalscoring form so far this season. 

"The team is stronger this season," Ibrahimovic added. 

"Lukaku is in the team scoring a lot of goals, and he is making the job easier for me, because last year when we were playing we could not change that role.

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Man Utd star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has opened up on Romelu Lukaku

Manchester United News Zlatan Ibrahimovic Romelu LukakuGETTY

Man Utd star Romelu Lukaku has enjoyed a fine start to the season

"We had one scoring the goals, and doing that job, and there was no variations for the coach. This season it is easier. 

“Lukaku is only positive, because he makes my "comeback" less pressured, it gives me a lot of time, and I'm happy for that.

“The more time I get, the better it gets. He's scoring his goals and doing what he needs to do.”

United are next in action against Tottenham tomorrow (12.30pm).

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