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'Other players don't attract the same attention' - Galaxy boss Schelotto calls for VAR to help Ibrahimovic

LA Galaxy coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto says that Zlatan Ibrahimovic needs more protection from the video assistant referee (VAR) following a series of incidents.

The Swedish star saw two penalty claims denied in the Galaxy's last match, a 2-1 defeat to D.C. United.

Despite featuring in 19 MLS matches this season, Ibrahimovic has been fouled just 17 times, good for third-most on his own team.

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Meanwhile, MLS leading goalscorer Carlos Vela has been fouled 71 times this season, second-most in the league behind the 81 suffered by Nicholas Lodeiro.