GAIS faces an uphill battle ahead of Monday’s away fixture against Djurgården at 3Arena, missing several key players due to injuries and physical setbacks, according to the club’s official website.
Injury Crisis Deepens for Makrillarna
The Gothenburg club enters the match with a severely depleted squad. According to GAIS, Anes Cardaklija is sidelined with a physical niggle (“känning”) and will miss the Monday encounter. Cardaklija has featured in 13 matches for the club this season. Furthermore, Samuel Salter and Christos Gravius remain unavailable after missing the previous fixture, while long-term absentees Gustav Lundgren and Kevin Holmén continue their rehabilitation.
These fresh absences compound the heavy blow dealt last week when the club announced that Frosti Thorkelsson suffered a knee injury that rules him out for the remainder of the season, as reported by GAIS.
Did you know? GAIS enters this fixture at 3Arena following a turbulent stretch of matches, including a derby against Häcken last weekend that was broken off, as noted on the club’s official channels.
Squad Updates and Returnees
Krasniqi was forced off during last weekend’s interrupted derby against Häcken, but the club confirms he is fit and named in the matchday squad for Monday night’s 19:00 kickoff.
The traveling squad named by GAIS comprises twenty players:
- Goalkeepers: Mergim Krasniqi, Andreas Hermansen
- Defenders: Matteo de Brienne, Oskar Ågren, Robin Wendin Thomasson, August Wängberg, Robin Frej
- Midfielders and Forwards: Joackim Fagerjord, William Milovanovic, Henry Sletsjøe, Rasmus Niklasson Petrovic, Simon Girke Jørgensen, Max Andersson, Nikola Vasic, Filip Beckman, Jonas Lindberg, Mohamed Bawa, Lucas Hedlund, Oscar Pettersson, Dennis Collander
Match Details at 3Arena
Monday’s fixture kicks off at 19:00 at 3Arena. GAIS must navigate a demanding tactical challenge against Djurgården without a core group of regular contributors. The team relies on squad depth to cover for Cardaklija, Salter, Gravius, Thorkelsson, Lundgren, and Holmén.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the match between Djurgården and GAIS?
The match takes place on Monday with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 at 3Arena, according to the club’s official match preview.
Why is Anes Cardaklija missing from the GAIS squad?
Anes Cardaklija is sidelined with a physical niggle (“känning”) and misses the Monday fixture against Djurgården, as stated by GAIS.
Which GAIS players are out for the rest of the season?
Frosti Thorkelsson is confirmed out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. Additionally, Gustav Lundgren and Kevin Holmén are listed as long-term absentees by the club.
Is Mergim Krasniqi available to play?
Yes. Despite breaking off last weekend’s derby against Häcken, goalkeeper Mergim Krasniqi is included in the matchday squad for the Djurgården game.
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