Jansson: hard to accept not being number one
Pontus Jansson does not hide it. Malmö are no longer the dominant force in Sweden. "I wrestle with these things all the time, that it is hard to accept at times not being a superior number one," the captain says (1) (6) (12). He backs new sports director Philip Berglund and calls it "a new reality" (1) (6).
The win at Sirius helps. Malmö beat IK Sirius 1–0 away on Monday, three huge points against the league leaders, and Jansson is honest about where the club sits in a rebuild (1) (6) (13).
Gregersen shows his quality instantly
Stian Gregersen stepped straight in from Atlanta United and was flawless at the back against Sirius (13). Robin Olsen was blunt about the debut: "Fantastic. He didn't put a foot wrong" (13).
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The 1–0 win at Sirius was a clean sheet built on that back line. Gregersen's first match in a Malmö shirt looked like a player who has been there for years (13).
Jansson out for the season
Pontus Jansson is done for the season with a cruciate ligament injury. He says the rehab is going well (1) (12). Losing the club captain and central defender is a big blow in the middle of this transition.
Lahdo chose Malmö, debut could come Monday
Mayckel Lahdo is a Malmö player. Hammarby was never an option. The winger calls it "the right step" after talks with Berglund, whom he knew before, and the coaching staff (3) (11). He has completed his first training session with Malmö and targets a spot in the squad for Monday against AIK (5).
AIK arrive with a long injury list
AIK have 11 players in rehab ahead of Monday's match against Malmö (2). Midfielder Assadi may also miss out, with AIK already counting out two players (9). Goalkeeper Nordfeldt says he will announce his national team decision within a week and is ready for Malmö after a rested training session (10).
Haksabanovic on the Saudi rumors
Sead Haksabanovic addresses the Saudi talk. He plans to stay at Malmö now but would listen to a concrete offer if something "very interesting" comes in (4) (7). Cornelius is also reportedly current for a Saudi move (8).
