Defensive shuffle for Brommapojkarna
Malte Frejd Pålsson is suspended for Sunday's trip to Brommapojkarna after his red card against Elfsborg (4). Gaute Helstrup must now choose between Rösler and Kurtulus to step into central defence (4). Skogmar and Busanello are both expected to play, and Kamanzi is at 80–90% fitness (2). Sjöstrand is out after knee ligament surgery (2).
Christiansen back in training, no timeline yet
Anders Christiansen returned to limited team training on Thursday, completing 30 minutes with the squad (3). The 36-year-old captain has been out since late April with a lower-leg injury suffered against AIK (1)(3). "It gets better every day," Christiansen said (1). Helstrup sees him as a potential impact substitute but has set no return date (3).
MFF in talks for Trabzonspor's Batista Mendy
Malmö are in dialogue about signing Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy (5). The 26-year-old has been told by the Turkish club to find a new team (5). Nothing is agreed yet, but the interest is concrete.
