Jose Mourinho has revealed he will allow Zlatan Ibrahimovic to choose when he needs a holiday like a dish from an a la carte menu as he looks to prolong his career at the top level.

Ibrahimovic looked a little jaded in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Hull City at the weekend and he will be allowed to take four days off training this week in order to recharge during the international break.

The 34-year-old sensibly decided to retire from international football after Sweden’s early exit from the European Championships, a decision Mourinho believes will help United get the best of him.