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Ibrahimovic scores on second full Milan debut in win over Cagliari

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his second full Milan debut as theĀ RossoneriĀ won 2-0 away at Cagliari on Saturday.

The 38-year-old left Milan in 2012 and, following spells at Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and LA Galaxy, he returned at the beginning of the year and made his first appearance from the substitute's bench in a 0-0 draw with Sampdoria.

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However, when handed his first start by manager Stefano Pioli for the trip to high-flying Cagliari made more of an impact with game's second goal on 64 minutes, after Rafael Leao had given the visitors the lead just after the break.

It's important for a striker to score; sometimes it goes in, sometimes it doesn't," Ibrahimovic told Sky Sport Italia. "I feel good.

"I got a few things wrong at the start of the game, but I need a few matches to get into top form. The coach thinks about my age but it's not a problem, my mind is still sharp and the body must follow."

Pioli added: "This was certainly a different performance to recent outings. We were more effective, more solid, Zlatan's presence clearly gives us a reference point to build around and it'll take us a while to really get to know each other.

"It was an important and deserved victory to start building a better future."

Cagliari had come into this match on the back of three straight defeats, which had seen them drop to sixth place, having been in contention for a Champions League spot.

Milan, meanwhile, move into the top half of the table, above Napoli, who face Lazio later on Saturday.

Information from Reuters was used in this report

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