Emma Holmgren's Injury Forces Hammarby to Seek New Goalkeeper

Hammarby Football Club is navigating a challenging situation as goalkeeper Emma Holmgren faces an indefinite hiatus due to persistent back problems. Since her much-anticipated return to the team after a six-year absence, Holmgren has only been able to minimally participate in training, failing to play in matches since the Damallsvenskan's restart. Coach Martin Sjögren described her injury as 'diffuse,' emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding her recovery timeline, which prevents him from relying on her for the upcoming fall season.

Compounding Hammarby's woes, fellow goalkeeper Anna Tamminen is also sidelined with a finger injury, leading to further complications in the squad’s goalkeeping options. As a result, the club acted swiftly, securing Melina Loeck on loan from Brighton in a bid to bolster their lineup during this critical period. Sjögren noted that while the team felt it was necessary to find a substitute, it wasn't a reaction based on panic but rather a proactive decision to enhance their roster, which is fundamental as they head into the vital stretch of the season.