He replaces Zlatan on top – Gothenburg Post

Ola Toivonen gets the role as Zlatan Ibrahimovic replacement.

– For gameplay, we are well most equal, says the Swedish striker ahead of tonight’s European Championship qualifier against Russia.

Rennes player was just as central defender Mikael Antonsson hit by a stomach bug earlier in the week, Toivonen was for that reason not included in the weekend’s 2-0 victory against Lens in the league.

– I have eaten well since last Friday, averred Toivonen before the Swedish press corps on Wednesday.

After making three goals in August – two against Evian, one against Caen – Toivonen has remained speechless since.

– I’ve had a few chances, but they have not fallen there. It is perhaps quite logical given that everything went in the beginning, explained Toivonen.

When asked what will be different without Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the team responded Ola Toivonen like this:

– There is much that will be different. As the

movement pattern – depending on who is playing. Is it me is it a variable number nine, who goes down in pitch a lot. The well is the largest. And the quality of course. He can do the unexpected.

Are you and Zlatan the most alike?

– For gameplay, we are well there, we move into the field. If Zlatan has not played has got to go in and help.

Ola Toivonen has played 39 A-international matches and made seven goals.

2011 sat 28-year-old crucial 3 2-goal in the European Championship qualifiers against Holland at råsunda – without an off Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the team.