Barca supports struggling Ibrahimovic

(GSM) – Ahead of their La Liga match against Getafe, Barcelona have played down Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s recent goal drought.

After a superb start of his first season at Barcelona, Ibrahimovic now has a hard time putting himself on the scoresheet. The former Internazionale striker only found the net once in their last nine matches in all competitions.

Ibrahimovic has said he expects more from himself but coach Josep Guardiola and his squad have praised the towering frontman for his contribution and the way he brings others into the game.

“He’s already scored a load of goals in the league so it’s no problem if he goes a few games without scoring,” team mate Seydou Keita told reporters.

“If he doesn’t score there are others who will because we are a team so we aren’t worried.”

Barcelona continues their hunt for the title on Saturday at home against seventh placed Getafe. The Catalan league leaders are five points adrift of runners up Real Madrid who will host Espanyol on Saturday.