MILAN – Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned from injury, coming off the bench for a late cameo appearance, as AC Milan defeated Torino 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of Serie A.
Last weekend, champions Juventus ended Milan’s 27-match unbeaten run in the league dating back to March.
But Rafael Leao’s goal and a Franck Kessie penalty in the first half ensured AC Milan moved four points ahead of Inter Milan who travel to third-placed Roma on Sunday.
Ibrahimovic started on the bench, having been out of action since scoring a double against Napoli on November 22, with a thigh injury and then a calf problem.
“We had a clear programme, if Ibrahimovic passed the last test yesterday he could have a small role as he did,” said Milan coach…
