AIK goalkeeper Jada Whyman has been injured, forcing the club to look for a new goalkeeper before the Swedish transfer window closes in 19 days. Head coach Lukas Syberyjski told SVT Sport that Whyman, an Australian national team player, was injured before the season opener and reportedly suffered a meniscus injury. Syberyjski described it as a significant loss, stating she will not start in the premiere match against IFK Norrköping on March 28.
He explained that the decision to send Whyman to the Asian Cup was based on her ability to perform expected actions, with shared risk between him and the player. Meanwhile, AIK's need for a new center-back has reportedly cooled. Recruiting chief Miika Takkula said the situation in the backline has stabilized, with Ibrahim Cissé back in training and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos participating in parts of training, reducing the urgency for reinforcements.
Whyman, an Australian national team player, was injured before the season opener and reportedly suffered a meniscus injury.
The club recently signed left-back Lukas Bergquist, who may be the last addition for the men's team this transfer window, though Takkula noted they remain open to opportunities while the market is open.
She will not start in the premiere match against IFK Norrköping on March 28.
The decision to send Whyman to the Asian Cup was based on her ability to perform expected actions, with shared risk between him and the player.
The situation in the backline has stabilized, with Ibrahim Cissé back in training and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos participating in parts of training, reducing the urgency for reinforcements.
They remain open to opportunities while the market is open.