Taha Ali confirms transfer interest: "I can only focus on the now"
Taha Ali has clubs circling, and he is not hiding from it. The Malmö FF winger confirmed there is interest from Paok and other clubs in an interview with Expressen (1). "I am here right now and you can only focus on the now," Ali said (1). That is not a denial.
Sunday's derby: Ali back, Garcia cleared
Malmö FF face IFK Göteborg on Sunday in what will be Gaute Helstrup's first match in charge. Taha Ali returns to the squad after his transfer speculation this week (1) (2). Diego Garcia is eligible for the first time since his move from Spain and available for selection (2).
Busanello and Karabelyov set to miss out
Two likely absentees for Sunday. Busanello and Karabelyov are both expected to miss the IFK Göteborg match (2). Their absence leaves Helstrup with decisions to make in his first team selection.
Why it matters
Malmö FF sit eighth, three wins from five in the restart, with momentum building under the interim duo of Molins and Chavez. Now Helstrup steps in for real. Ali's future and Garcia's debut add layers to a derby that already carries weight.
