First loss under Helstrup stings
Malmö FF 1–2 IF Elfsborg at Eleda Stadion on Sunday, and the boos at full-time told the story (1) (2) (6). Your team's first defeat under new manager Gaute Helstrup came with a red card and a defence that could not hold. Sead Haksabanovic called it déjà vu: "Det känns som déjà vu" (1). Elfsborg arrived missing Marcus Rohdén, Taylor Silverholt, and Per Frick, with Ari Sigurpalsson also uncertain (9). They still left with three points.
Frejd Pålsson sent off, facing ban
Malte Frejd Pålsson saw a straight red in the 67th minute (3) (8). The young defender did not hide from it: "Det känns som att man sviker laget", it feels like you let the team down (3). He is looking at a suspension of one to three matches. "Det känns skit," he said (8). A tough night.
Kamara's first goal, your problem
Momoh Kamara had never scored for Elfsborg before Sunday. His first was the match-winner against your team (7). That goal cost Malmö the chance to stay in touch with the European places, the gap is now three points in a lopsided table (4).
Åstrand John feels at home in Helstrup's system
Noah Åstrand John has become a regular starter and says the new manager's approach fits him perfectly. "Han vill ju spela en väldigt modern, aggressiv och framåtlutad fotboll som matchar min spelstil bra", he wants a modern, aggressive, forward-leaning game that matches my style (10). Åstrand John scored his first MFF goal recently and is making the left-back spot his own.
