Krasniqi's last first-team match before his comeback was on September 28 of the previous year. According to Fotbollskanalen, his absence lasted 217 days. He suffered a shoulder injury in the away match against AIK, according to Sportbladet.
The rehabilitation lasted seven months and was difficult. In December, he thought his career was over, according to Sportbladet. He also had to give up his side job to focus on rehabilitation, according to Sportbladet.
He was named starting goalkeeper the day before the derby, according to Sportbladet. He felt like a 12-year-old again when he learned he would start, according to Sportbladet. GAIS's first win of the season came with Krasniqi back in goal, according to Sportbladet.
Coach Fredrik Holmberg praised Krasniqi's performance, saying he did not look like he had been away, according to Sportbladet. After the match, Krasniqi was forced by teammates to lead the singing in front of the fans for the first time in his four years at the club, according to Sportbladet.