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Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds me of Eric Cantona, insists St Etienne manager

St Etienne manager Christophe Galtier has insisted Zlatan Ibrahimovic reminds him of Manchester United icon Eric Cantona.

Galtier is preparing his French side for the trip to Old Trafford for the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash on Thursday night.

He will go up against a familiar face in Ibrahimovic, who starred in France with Paris Saint-Germain for four seasons before joining United last summer.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, pictured in action at the weekend, is preparing to faceu00a0St Etienne
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, pictured in action at the weekend, is preparing to face St Etienne
The 35-year-old Manchester United star has 20 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions
The 35-year-old Manchester United star has 20 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions

Ahead of the European fixture, Galtier - who grew up with Cantona in Marseille - said he sees similarities between the two.