Despite the winless start, Holmberg has expressed confidence in the team's spirit. According to Fotbollskanalen, Fredrik Holmberg described that there is good energy in the group, feeling connected and prepared. Thorkelsson has taken significant steps in recent months, with Holmberg seeing great potential in him.
The Icelander equalized against Häcken in a 1-2 match at Bravida Arena, where a moment stood out as he and his teammates celebrated at a corner flag and Holmberg arrived after a maximum run. According to Fotbollskanalen, Fredrik Holmberg described becoming very happy for the goal and who scored it, noting it was a good tempo change. Holmberg also praised Thorkelsson's attitude, stating that he has never complained or whined, and has worked hard to improve.
I became so damn happy. Partly for the goal, partly for who scored it.
According to Fotbollskanalen, Fredrik Holmberg described Thorkelsson as an incredible guy with much respect for his development, admitting he has not given him many opportunities previously. Thorkelsson's playing time has increased this season; last season, he played a total of 206 Allsvenska minutes, and soon he is up to the same number in 2026, though the exact minutes so far this season are unknown. GAIS faces a home match against Mjällby tomorrow Thursday, kicking off at 19:00 at Gamla Ullevi.
According to Fotbollskanalen, Fredrik Holmberg described it as a fun but tough task, with the team prepared. The visit by Holmberg to Bollklubben occurred a couple of days after the derby loss against BK Häcken. Specific improvements in Thorkelsson's game and the team's strategies to secure their first points remain unclear.
It was a good tempo change.
He is an incredible guy, and I have such respect for what he has done during his time here. What development he has had. I have not given him opportunities, or chances. But he has worked on it, and constantly looked at himself.
The Icelander has never complained or whined, Holmberg means.
He has gotten better and better, and disproven. There is nothing better than when you are wrong as a coach because then it becomes like a new signing that you haven't counted on and then he goes in and does like that. That match was very good and at the goal I became so happy for his sake.
How far can he go? - If he continues with that attitude, with that forehead and continues to improve things, then it's only up to him. He has so much in him. It is a glimmer of light in everything that has been so far. He can go very, very far.
Despite that, there is good 'go' in the group. We feel connected and prepared, and it feels good.
It's just as good to get all the challenges and all the toughest things now. It's just to go in and drive. They are fun matches all the time, but a tough task of course. We are prepared.