Busuladzic gets the keys at No. 8
Kenan Busuladzic is now a regular starter in Gaute Helstrup's midfield. The 19-year-old has been given the No. 8 role, with Otto Rosengren dropping into a deeper position (1). Adrian Skogmar is also in the mix. Helstrup has been full of praise for Busuladzic's recent performances, which is exactly the kind of energy your midfield has needed after that Elfsborg defeat.
Thern: your centre-backs are too slow for the high line
Simon Thern did not hold back. The IFK Göteborg midfielder says Malmö's centre-backs lack the pace to handle Helstrup's high defensive line and believes new signings are needed (2). After the 2–1 loss to Elfsborg and Malte Frejd Pålsson's red card, defensive questions are not coming from nowhere. Thern also questioned his own club's decision to only replace half the coaching staff at IFK Göteborg.
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters is shifting toward the weekend. Fans on r/Allsvenskan are already looking ahead to Omgång 15, with the match thread going up early (1). After the Elfsborg loss, the focus has turned to getting back on track, and the chatter suggests Helstrup's tactical tweaks with Busuladzic are being watched closely. See the full match thread.
