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Watford defender reveals how to nullify Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
MANCHESTER UNITED striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is arrogant and really doesn’t like being touched, according to Watford defender Miguel Britos.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic failed to score against Watford on Sunday
Britos helped Watford nullify the Swedish striker during the club’s 3-1 victory over United on Sunday.
The Uruguayan had played against the 34-year-old before in Italy, during his time with Bologna and Napoli.
And he admitted that his experience of playing against Ibrahimovic helped keep the United striker quiet on Sunday.
Britos told Uruguayan radio station Sport890: "It wasn’t the first time I played against him.
"I did so when he was at Inter and AC Milan. We were able to control him, as well as Rooney.
"He's a bit arrogant and gets annoyed easily. He really doesn’t like being touched.
"But he's still a phenomenon. He’s a very complete player and a great."