Djurgården Players Express Desire to Play More at Historic Stockholm Stadium
Djurgården players, including Nino Zugelj, advocate for more matches at Stockholm Stadium after a recent victory there.
Key Points
- • Nino Zugelj desires more matches at Stockholm Stadium after scoring in a recent win against Järfälla.
- • This match was Djurgården's first competitive game at the stadium since 2013.
- • Zugelj praised the stadium's natural grass and historical significance.
- • Teammate Hampus Finndell also expressed excitement about playing in front of supportive fans.
Djurgården's winger Nino Zugelj has voiced strong support for playing more matches at the historic Stockholm Stadium following the team's recent victory over Järfälla in the Swedish Cup qualifiers. This match marked their first competitive appearance at the venue since 2013. Zugelj, after scoring a goal, expressed his admiration for the stadium's natural grass and its storied history. "I asked the guys: 'Why don't we play here?'" he said, emphasizing how special it felt to play at such a significant site.
Zugelj noted that while the heat affected play during the first half, conditions improved in the second half, enhancing the experience for players and fans alike. His teammate, Hampus Finndell, also echoed this sentiment, describing it as a dream come true to see a large turnout of Djurgården supporters. Despite recently being sidelined from the match squad due to an excess of foreign players, Zugelj remains committed to the club, stating, "I enjoy being here; it’s a fantastic club," as they prepare for an upcoming match with league leaders Mjällby.