Häcken Faces Urgent Challenges in Allsvenskan After Mixed Season

Häcken's season features a mix of European success and critical struggles in the Allsvenskan league.

Key Points

  • • Häcken is five points off the Allsvenskan qualification spot.
  • • Amor Layouni calls the team's situation 'very critical'.
  • • Adrian Svanbäck stresses the need for consistent intensity.
  • • Upcoming match against Värnamo is crucial for their league prospects.

Häcken, after a triumphant 7-2 victory against Cluj that nearly secures their spot in the Conference League group stage, is grappling with significant struggles in the Allsvenskan. Despite their European success, they are currently five points behind the qualification spot in the league, a situation described by player Amor Layouni as "very critical." Layouni expressed urgency for the team to improve their league performance, citing a stark contrast in intensity between their European matches and domestic fixtures.

Adrian Svanbäck echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for consistent energy and focus throughout all matches. He highlighted that the team sometimes enters league games with less vigor, potentially contributing to their disappointing league performance. For Häcken, the upcoming match against Värnamo is pivotal, as a win is crucial for salvaging their Allsvenskan campaign and improving their standing as the season progresses.