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Hammarby's Abraham ready to start in crucial Swedish Cup match

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  • Hammarby needs a draw against Östers IF to advance to the Swedish Cup quarterfinals
  • Paulos Abraham is ready to start for the first time since returning from injury
  • Abraham faces competition from Elohim Kaboré and Nikola Vasic for the striker position

Abraham has made two shorter substitute appearances in the Swedish Cup since returning to play. The competition for the striker position in Hammarby is tough, with Elohim Kaboré scoring three goals in two cup matches and Nikola Vasic also competing for playing time up front. Earlier in the week, coach Kalle Karlsson stated that Abraham is fundamentally the first choice for the striker position.

Paulos Abraham started the Allsvenskan season with a hat trick, and Hammarby captain Nahir Besara believes Abraham will win the top scorer title. According to Fotbollskanalen, Kalle Karlsson highlighted Abraham's strong preseason and recent impact. Aftonbladet reports that Paulos Abraham made his first start of the year against Öster and scored two goals, playing 79 minutes in that match.

I have been waiting for this. It feels very good. It feels like it's been a long time since I started a match. So I am really excited.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

According to Fotbollskanalen, Paulos Abraham described feeling comfortable with his role and the coach's trust. The exact date and time of the final group stage match between Hammarby IF and Östers IF has not been announced, nor has the final score or whether Hammarby secured advancement to the quarterfinals. The specific nature and duration of Paulos Abraham's injury remains undisclosed.

It is good. Everyone gets better from it. But I trust myself and believe in myself. I am sure that if I do well enough, it will be good for me.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

Paulos has had a flying start to this preseason and looked incredibly good. Seeing him day in and day out, it was no surprise today that he came in and did well and made an impact immediately. He managed to put in a couple of goals today and a real cannonball goal, it's a sign that he is on his way back to his absolute top form.

Kalle Karlsson, Hammarby IF coach

Very fun, very happy to start again and to play at home. We played a good match. I got many chances.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

The most important thing for me was that we would win and that it would feel good in my body and that I would get into many positions. But of course it was very fun to score two goals. It feels very good in my body. I thought I would get tired earlier.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

I feel that I have really found the right position in Hammarby. Before it was right, left, number ten. I wasn't completely sure myself where I was best for the team, but now I am sure where I can help the team best.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

Very comfortable of course. I would be lying otherwise. He feels a great trust from me and I feel a great trust from him.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker

No, I don't think so. It started from last year when I came here and met Kim. It is a special way of playing here. It took its time. When I started playing striker I have learned a lot in movement patterns and that whole part. Then it was a bit tougher in the spring, so mentally I feel more secure in myself. It feels like all the pieces have fallen into place. But I cannot remember that I have been better than I am now.

Paulos Abraham, Hammarby IF striker
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