Hammarby IF's preseason preparations have been disrupted by recurring illness in the squad. Several players were reportedly affected ahead of a cup semifinal against IK Sirius, including Nahir Besara, Paulos Abraham, Montader Madjed, Frank Junior Adjei, Oscar Johansson Schellhas, and Ibrahima Fofana. In a recent training match against Kongsvinger IL, which ended 3-3 after Hammarby lost a three-goal lead, players such as Wilson Lindberg Uhrström and Nikola Vasic were absent due to illness.
Paulos Abraham was initially in the squad but was later withdrawn. Coach Kalle Karlsson stated that some players on the field, including Sourou Koné and Frank Junior Adjei, were not fully recovered. Karlsson expressed concern about the impact of the illnesses on the team, noting that it has affected large parts of the squad and hoping for recovery before the Allsvenskan season starts.
some players on the field, including Sourou Koné and Frank Junior Adjei, were not fully recovered
it has affected large parts of the squad and hoping for recovery before the Allsvenskan season starts