Barcelona Back Mis-Firing Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Barcelona have played down Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal drought as they continue their drive towards the title against La Liga bogey team Getafe on Saturday.

The Sweden striker hit the ground running after moving from Inter Milan in the close season, quickly notching 11 league goals.

Ibrahimovic, though, has only found the net once in their last nine matches in all competitions.

“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.”

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

Visitors Getafe have proved awkward opponents for Barca, drawing their last two visits to the Nou Camp, but arrive distracted by a King’s Cup semi-final.

La Liga’s seventh-placed side lost the first leg 2-0 at Sevilla on Wednesday and have promised to go all out for their third final appearance in four years, in next week’s return leg.

“It won’t be easy but we aren’t calling it quits,” coach Michel told reporters. “We are at home and this should help us to try and turn it round.”