Nino Zugelj was injured during the match against BP and had to leave the game. According to the player, he felt a sharp pain in his front thigh while running. Djurgården's naprapat Kalle Barrling stated that Zugelj will be out of play for a period of time. Zugelj himself does not think he will be ready for the cup quarterfinal next weekend.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Zugelj's return to training. Expressen Sport reported that Zugelj was back in football boots on Monday morning at Kaknäs, suggesting a positive update. However, Fotbollskanalen reported an official statement from Barrling that Zugelj is out of play for a period. This discrepancy may indicate that Expressen's report is outdated or refers to a different timeline. Djurgården does not want to specify exactly how long Zugelj will be out, according to Barrling.
During the match against BP, Nino was forced to leave, which was due to an injury that unfortunately means he will be out of play for a period of time.
Zugelj has a history with a similar injury, which raises concerns about an extended absence. According to Sportbladet, Zugelj described having the same injury when he played in Norway, in the same leg. He was out for several months with that previous injury. The player expressed worry, noting that it felt good and then it happened out of nowhere. He hopes it is not the worst and that he can rehab as soon as possible.
Before the injury, Zugelj had been in strong form. He scored three goals in three matches in this year's Swedish Cup before the injury. He also scored one goal in seven Allsvenskan matches during 2025. His contributions will be missed as Djurgården prepares for the cup quarterfinal. The club has not provided a timeline for his return, but Barrling emphasized that they will work carefully and methodically to get Zugelj back as soon as possible without taking unnecessary risks.
At present, we do not want to go into exactly how long a period it may be, but we will work carefully and methodically to get Nino back in play as soon as possible. At the same time, we will not take any unnecessary risks, but ensure that he is fully recovered before he is back in training with the team.