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Zlatan Ibrahimovic could have 'too much mentality' for Romelu Lukaku says Jamie Carragher as he fears the Manchester United strikers will be unable to play together up front

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's big ego could cause problems between him and Manchester Unite strike partner Romelu Lukaku, fears Jamie Carragher.

Ibrahimovic returned from a seven-month absence due to a knee injury in the second half of United's win over Newcastle - and promptly played as centre forward with Lukaku pushed to the wing.

Lukaku responded by scoring the final goal in the 4-1 win, and Carragher hopes that strike gives the Belgian confidence to hold his own against Ibrahimovic's huge personality.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ego 'could cause problems between him and team mate Romelu Lukaku'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's ego 'could cause problems between him and team mate Romelu Lukaku'
Lukaku and Ibrahimovic could fight for a single striking role in the Manchester United team
Lukaku and Ibrahimovic could fight for a single striking role in the Manchester United team

Speaking on Sky Sports, former Liverpool and England defender Carragher said: 'Lukaku's goal could be the most important in that 4-1 victory, because, if we are talking about Zlatan and the effect he is going to have on Manchester United – and it is brilliant for United to have a player of that quality – but when he comes on, it's hilarious, he tells Lukaku to get on the right wing and Lukaku does it.