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Yannick Geiger ready to compete for AIK starting spot

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Yannick Geiger ready to compete for AIK starting spot
Key Points
  • Yannick Geiger returns to fitness after illness and minor knee issues.
  • He has moved from wingback to central midfield, his preferred position.
  • AIK faces Häcken in a Swedish Cup final and Malmö FF in Allsvenskan next week.

According to Fotbollskanalen, Dino Besirovic described Geiger as looking fantastic this season, having taken big steps and possessing incredible qualities with the ball. Geiger himself said he feels completely ready now after recovering from knee pain that followed the last national team camp, which he described as nothing serious.

Last season Geiger mainly played as a wingback, but he has now returned to central midfield as a 'six'. According to Fotbollskanalen, Geiger described central midfield as where he thrives and wants to compete. He acknowledged tough competition for midfield spots at AIK and said he has not received clear promises about playing time from coach José Riveiro.

Yannick has taken big steps. This season he looks fantastic. He has incredible qualities with the ball.

Dino Besirovic, AIK veteran player

AIK faces a crucial Swedish Cup group final on Monday, needing to win by two goals to have a chance to advance. Geiger said the match against Häcken is very important for their process, adding that Häcken will hurt them more than Oddevold did and it will be harder to execute their game plan. AIK's next Allsvenskan match is against Malmö FF on Monday evening, a game Geiger said he looks forward to due to the big crowd and good atmosphere.

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