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Zlatan Ibrahimovic could face retrospective punishment after grabbing Fenerbahce defender Simon Kjaer by the throat.

The former PSG striker came off the bench to replace the injured Paul Pogba during Manchester United's Europa League clash on Thursday, and it didn't take him long to leave his mark on the game.

Ibrahimovic was involved in a heated discussion with Kjaer, grabbing the Danish defender by the throat and shouting in his ear.

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But referee Milorad Mažić appeared to miss the incident and failed to take any action as a result.

UEFA officials, however, are likely to review footage of the clash.

Former England international Ian Wright was not impressed with Ibrahimovic's performance both last night and so far this season.

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"From the start of the season, the only thing keeping him in the team was the fact that he was scoring those goals," he said.

"His movement has not been great, I’m going to be totally honest, I’m not sure too many other teams would have signed him, even on a free.

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"You look at the way Manchester City are playing, the way Chelsea are playing, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, all vibrant, teams with pace and exuberance.

"And you look at Man United, it’s slow, and he’s got a massive part to play in that.

"I’ve not seen Ibra play well for 10-15 games, and Man United need it especially the way they are playing."