Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not suffered a career-ending Achilles injury, AC Milan have confirmed, but the Swedish striker is still facing up to a spell on the sidelines.
The 38-year-old suffered an untimely knock during a training session with the Rossoneri on Monday.
Initial fears regarding his long-term fitness suggested that the vastly-experienced frontman may have to consider hanging up his boots.
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A calf complaint had laid Ibrahimovic low, but there were also claims that an Achilles problem was forcing a modern-day legend onto the treatment table.
Any tendon damage in that area would have made it difficult for a seasoned performer to work his way back.