Mjällby AIF, the reigning Swedish football champions, are set to begin their title defense in Allsvenskan 2026 with a season opener against Hammarby on Saturday. The team faces a busy schedule including 30 league matches, a final in the Svenska Cupen, and potential European qualification. Head coach Karl Marius Aksum, recently promoted to that role, acknowledged the risk of a post-title decline, citing examples like Leicester City, but emphasized the team's focus on maintaining their level.
Players expressed confidence in the club's structure, with captain Jesper Gustavsson stating they are not worried about a collapse and forward Jacob Bergström stressing the importance of not taking anything for granted and continuing to develop on and off the field. From the autumn season, the team will play matches every four days.
acknowledged the risk of a post-title decline, citing examples like Leicester City, but emphasized the team's focus on maintaining their level
they are not worried about a collapse
stressing the importance of not taking anything for granted and continuing to develop on and off the field