Sweden boss Erik Hamren has claimed that a decision about the future of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic with the national team will be taken after the Euro 2016. Ibrahimovic has been one of the greatest players in the history of Swedish football. It is quite clear that the national team will struggle without his presence, but there has also been another side of the argument that argues against the presence of Ibrahimovic at this point in his career. The 34-year-old is not one for the future, but he is also preventing the younger players from getting opportunity.

Ibrahimovic has not helped Sweden lift any major trophy but he has surely improve the profile of Swedish football around the world. Hamren has admitted that Sweden to have a lot of talent apart from Ibrahimovic and they are likely to be recognised once the Paris St Germain striker steps down from his role. Even at this age, Ibrahimovic continues to dominate football with his goals and skills. He helped PSG win yet another league title last season. His role at the French club, though, is likely to be subdued in the upcoming campaign due to the new signings like Angel di Maria brought in over the summer.

Hamren says that his main priority now is to qualify for the Euro 2016.“We have some great players, he [Ibrahimovic] and Isaksson, Kim Kallstrom and Elmander.We’ll see if they continue after the European Championship.But the World Cup is far away right now. I have no thoughts [about own future] right now. Apart from those days now my entire focus on taking us to the Championship, that’s our big goal. It can happen very much forward to the World Cup, both for the players and for us leaders,” said the Swedish coach about plans for the future.