The Manchester United manager was talking after his side had recorded an impressive 2-0 victory at Burnley just three days after Ibrahimovic and defender Marcos Rojo suffered knee injuries which require surgery during a midweek Europa League win over Anderlecht. "His physique, his body is one of the best I have ever seen so I think it will be easier for him to get back than others", said the Spaniard.
'[You have] my positive thinking so that you have a good recovery, and come back even stronger. & #8220;I constantly believe this season is vital for me personally, the players as well as the team.
Schweinsteiger left United to sign with Chicago last month, having struggled to force himself into Jose Mourinho's first-team plans at Old Trafford this season.
Schweinsteiger said since his arrival he has been "made to feel welcome by everybody in the city and the club", while adding that he hopes to give plenty back on the field.
Manchester United's next game is the derby at Manchester City on Thursday as they look to secure a top four finish this season.
The Red Devils are now one point behind City in the Premier League table, and will take on Spanish side Celta Vigo in the semi-finals of the Europa League.
The Spaniard played the full game in United's 2-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday, but he was seen hobbling off at the end of the game after taking a hit to his ankle.
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The injury to Zlatan comes at an inopportune time, as Manchester United have several important fixtures in the upcoming weeks. "Dead he is for sure, if he's injured or if it's just the super accumulation of fatigue in the muscles, I don't know".
Mourinho also issued a challenge to Phil Jones and Chris Smalling to return from injuries and give in-form Eric Bailly a break.
I feel very confident about the position [centre-back] myself. "I would do a last push", Mourinho said.
Jose Mourinho says he's more focused on winning the Europa League title than placing fourth in the Premier League.
"If they have a insane mentality like I have, they would (play on Thursday)".
Blind got the nod at the heart of United's defence alongside Eric Bailly at the weekend and was pleased to get a chance to prove his worth again.
"If they have a insane mentality like I have, they would play".
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