AIK Players Face Injury Setbacks in Match Against BP
AIK's match against BP was marred by injuries to two key players, affecting their overall team dynamics.
Key Points
- • Salétros injured in the first minute but played 70 minutes.
- • Kouame substituted twice, struggled with discomfort.
- • AIK won the match 2-1 with a last-minute goal.
In a challenging match against BP, AIK players Anton Salétros and Axel Kouame encountered significant physical issues that impacted their performance. Salétros suffered a back injury just one minute into the game but managed to play for 70 minutes before being substituted. Coach Mikkjal Thomassen noted that Salétros was operating at a reduced capacity due to the injury, which he sustained during a fall. His condition ultimately forced him to signal for a substitution after the second half began, demonstrating the effects of his early injury.
Meanwhile, Kouame, who made his debut for AIK, struggled through his first match and was substituted twice. Initially brought on in the 72nd minute, he experienced discomfort shortly after and lost possession, resulting in a yellow card. He was ultimately replaced again in the 88th minute. Coach Thomassen clarified that Kouame's issues were not injury-related but rather a reaction to the match's intensity and possibly nerves. Despite these setbacks, AIK secured a 2-1 victory, with a late goal from 16-year-old Kevin Filling sealing the win in the 96th minute.