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Blow for Sweden as Ibrahimovic picks up injury

The Paris Saint-Germain forward was replaced by Ola Toivonen at halftime because of a suspected back problem.

Sweden suffered a blow in its Euro 2016 qualifying campaign during Saturday's clash with Russia as Zlatan Ibrahimovic picked up a suspected back injury which could rule him out of Tuesday's clash with Austria.

With Russia already 1-0 up, the 33-year-old was taken off at halftime and replaced by Ola Toivonen.

Ibrahimovic appeared to receive the knock during the first half when he clashed with Alan Dzagoev and he admitted that he is unsure if he will be fit for their next game.