Seven minutes.

That's all that Zlatan Ibrahimovic required after four months out for a left knee injury _ including surgery _ before he scored in his first match back Sunday.

Ibrahimovic came off the bench on the hour mark then quickly redirected a cross from Ante Rebic from close range for AC Milan's second goal in a 2-0 victory over Lazio.

The win extended Milan's perfect start and moved the Rossoneri atop the Serie A standings through three rounds.

Ibrahimovic, who turns 40 next month, missed a chance to play for Sweden at the European Championship when he was injured in May during a win over Juventus.

Rafael Leao opened the scoring for Milan just before the break following a give-and-take with Rebic.

Franck Kessie missed a penalty for Milan in first-half added time when he banged his attempt off the crossbar.

Milan is level on points with Napoli but ahead on goal difference after Napoli's win over Juventus on Saturday.

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