AIK Faces Crucial Setbacks Following Losses in Allsvenskan and Europe
AIK struggles with consecutive defeats and player uncertainties as they seek to rebound in Allsvenskan and Europe.
Key Points
- • AIK is on a four-match winless streak in Allsvenskan after losing to IFK Göteborg.
- • Captain Anton Salétros expressed uncertainty about his future with the club.
- • Yannick Geiger faced health issues during the match, leading to concerns about his condition.
- • Coach Mikkjal Thomassen remains optimistic about the team's future despite recent setbacks.
AIK Fotboll is currently enduring a tough phase, having suffered consecutive defeats in both domestic and European competitions. The team recently lost to their arch-rivals IFK Göteborg 1-2, marking their fourth match without a victory in the Allsvenskan. Coach Mikkjal Thomassen remained positive despite the results, praising his players' preparation and effort, stating, "I am very impressed by the player group. We prepared maximally for this match... they were ambitious." In a discouraging week, AIK was also eliminated from European qualification after a previous loss to Hungarian side Györ.
The team's captain, Anton Salétros, expressed uncertainty about his future at AIK amid speculation surrounding his potential transfer. He remarked, "If AIK doesn't want to keep me, then it's not my question," indicating his fate depends on the club's interest. Salétros has had discussions with club management regarding various improvements but kept specifics private, further stirring concerns among fans.
Complicating matters for AIK, young talent Yannick Geiger had to leave the match against IFK Göteborg early due to severe breathing difficulties. Geiger reported feeling very dizzy and unable to breathe properly, and although he received medical attention after being substituted, he remains optimistic about his recovery.
As AIK navigates these challenges, both on and off the field, the team is under pressure to improve their performance and reassess player futures ahead of the upcoming matches.