Zlatan Ibrahimovic Injury: Updates on PSG Star's Heel and Return

Updates from Sunday, Nov. 16

ESPN's Jonathan Johnson reports when Zlatan Ibrahimovic is hoping to return to the pitch:

Updates from Sunday, Nov. 9

Julien Laurens confirmed that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is on the bench tonight for PSG:

Ibrahimovic later came on as a substitute, via Jonathan Johnson of Bleacher Report:

Updates from Saturday, Nov. 8

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN has an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status:

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to PSG squad - http://t.co/7bGTJ1KQKM - means he can become Le Classique's all-time top scorer tomorrow. #PSGOM

— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) November 8, 2014"

Updates from Thursday, Nov. 6

PSG confirmed on Thursday that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to training with the rest of his team-mates ahead of the Ligue 1 showdown with Marseille on Sunday.

PSG's official Twitter provided the news on Zlatan's recovery from a heel problem, translated by ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson:

Updates from Tuesday, Nov. 4

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play no part in PSG's Champions League clash with APOEL, according to L'Equipe.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson provides the latest:

PSG boss Laurent Blanc delivered the latest on his star striker during Tuesday's pre-match press conference, per Johnson: 

Updates from Monday, Nov. 3

Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be fit to be included in the matchday squad for PSG's looming Ligue 1 clash with Marseille.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson reports:

However, he also notes that RMC Sport is sounding a word of caution:

Updates from Friday, Oct. 31

Jonathan Johnson of Bleacher Report has an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status for this weekend:

Robin Bairner of Goal.com provides an update on Ibrahimovic's status going forward:

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 29

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is becoming a growing concern for PSG's looming collision with Marseille due to his ongoing heel problem.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson reports:

Updates from Friday, Oct. 24

Laurent Blanc gave an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's fitness on Friday, confirming his absence for PSG's clash with Bordeaux.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson provides the latest:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 23

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is now targeting PSG's clash with Marseille for his comeback, as his complex heel problem continues to wreck his season.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson reports:

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Le Parisien: PSG staff envisage Zlatan Ibrahimovic return for Marseille clash on November 9. Injury problem could be a minor crack in fascia

— Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) October 23, 2014"

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 22

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to miss at least another two games for PSG due to his ongoing heel problem.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson provides the latest:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially been ruled out of PSG's Ligue 1 clash with Lens this weekend.

ESPN FC's Jonathan Johnson provides the latest:

Updates from Tuesday, Oct. 14

Bleacher Report's Jonathan Johnson reports on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status for this weekend's Ligue 1 match:

Updates from Sunday, Oct. 12

ESPN's Jonathan Johnson reports Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status for today's match:

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 9

As expected, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not been deemed fit enough to start Sweden's clash with Russia on Thursday.

Ibrahimovic is still recovering from a heel injury, and Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC and B/R UK tweeted:

Updates from Wednesday, Oct. 8

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is looking less and less likely to feature for Sweden in their forthcoming clash against Russia.

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC and B/R UK has the latest:

Updates from Tuesday, Oct. 7

Zlatan Ibrahimovic remains a major injury concern for Sweden ahead of their looming Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC and B/R UK reports:

Updates from Saturday, Oct. 4

Bleacher Report's Jonathan Johnson has an official update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status: 

Updates from Thursday, Oct. 2

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will need a substantial rest period before he can return to first-team action, according to  a medical expert.

ESPN FC and B/R UK's Jonathan Johnson provides the latest:

Updates from Tuesday, Sept. 30

Philip O'Connor of Reuters has an update on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's status:

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Sweden coach Erik Hamren has included captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his squad for home Euro 2016 qualifiers against Russia and Liechenstein, despite the Paris Saint Germain striker missing this week's Champions League clash with Barcelona due to injury.

"I don't like injuries in general, and Zlatan has had some. It's not optimal for him, for Paris or for us," Hamren told a news conference on Tuesday.

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"I had my last talk with him (Ibrahimovic) at the weekend, and from what I understand he's not going to play (against Barcelona). We'll see, there's almost a week until we play Russia so he'll come to Stockholm and we'll see what happens," Hamren said.

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Updates from Monday, Sept. 29

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League tie against former club Barcelona.

The competition's official Twitter provides the latest on PSG's star forward:

Dermot Corrigan of ESPN FC added a quote from Laurent Blanc:

Updates from Friday, Sept. 26

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of PSG's weekend clash with Toulouse.

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC provides the latest:

Ibrahimovic recently revealed he was playing through the pain barrier before his recent layoff due to a heel injury.

The forward is expected to return for PSG in next week's Champions League clash with Barcelona, and Johnson quoted him on his injury:

Updates from Thursday, Sept. 25

Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed Wednesday's Ligue 1 clash with Caen but is expected to be fit for next week's Champions League showdown with Barcelona.

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC provides the latest, noting a report in Le Parisien:

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Paris Saint-Germain superstar striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is dealing with a heel injury that will force him to miss the club's Ligue 1 clash with Caen on Wednesday.

Jonathan Johnson of ESPN FC passed along the update:

The Parisians have another league fixture Saturday against Toulouse before a high-profile Champions League encounter with Barcelona next Tuesday.

Jacques Brinon/Associated Press

Assuming the evaluation in a couple days doesn't show a more serious ailment, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the club rest Ibrahimovic again over the weekend with hope of getting him back on the pitch to face Barca.