Zlatan - Capello is unique

Swede hails England manager's ability

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 6th February 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Zlatan - Capello is unique

Capello: 'The psychologist'

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Internazionale forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told skysports.com that England boss Fabio Capello is 'unique'.

Ibrahimovic worked with Capello during his time at Juventus, where Capello signed the Sweden international from Ajax.

The Italian tactician will manage England for the first time when his side takes on Switzerland on Wednesday evening.

And Ibrahimovic is sure Capello will be a success in international management, pinpointing the way he commands respect.

Psychologist

"For me, Capello is a leader in football. He is unique and I have learned when I have worked with him," he told skysports.com.

"I have no doubts that he will be a success in England. He can be hard but he always has the players' respect.

"He speaks to individuals, with clarity. Some players used to call him 'the psychologist'."