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Manchester United star: This is what I think about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s dip in form
MANCHESTER UNITED defender Luke Shaw insists Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not suffering a dip in form despite his goal drought.
Manchester United fans slams Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ibrahimovic, who joined Manchester United on a free transfer after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, got off to a flying start at Old Trafford - scoring five goals in his opening five matches.
But he has managed just one goal in his last 10 appearances and has not scored in their last six Premier League fixtures.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic looks dejected during the 0-0 draw with Burnley
The 35-year-old had 12 of United's 37 attempts on goal in the 0-0 draw against Burnley on Saturday, but was unable to convert any of them past an impressive Tom Heaton.
Ibrahimovic has had a host of chances which he has uncharacteristically passed up to end his dry spell in front of goal, but Shaw is adamant that his ‘sky high’ confidence will soon signal a return to goal-scoring ways.
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw in action fat Old Trafford in the goalless draw with Burnley
He's a world-class player and I wouldn't say it's a dip
"No chance at all, I wouldn't say that," Shaw replied when asked if Ibrahimovic was suffering a dip in form.
"He's a world-class player and I wouldn't say it's a dip, he's been unlucky and he's had chances but the saves that have been happening from his shots are unbelievable. Especially with that volley he did at the weekend and Heaton saving that.
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic putting one of his 12 efforts wide of the mark
"He's a very confident person and his confidence is always sky high."
Next up for United is a trip to Turkey to take on Dick Advocaat’s Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday (6pm).
United won the reverse fixture 4-1 at Old Trafford with two goals from Paul Pogba and strikes from Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard securing the three points in Group A.
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