Paul Colley scored Mjällby AIF's goal in a defeat that leaves the team in a difficult spot. The manager said afterwards that the performance deserved more than the final outcome, but the dropped points are a reality.
The team's defensive issues have been apparent in recent weeks. Mjällby sit 12th in the Allsvenskan with 22 points from 21 games. They have conceded 35 goals, a figure that must improve if they are to climb the table. The team, however, enters the next match on a positive run of being unbeaten in their last five, with three wins and two draws.
The next challenge is an important home fixture against Gais. The visitors are in 10th place, making this a direct duel in the middle of the standings. Mjällby will need to be more compact defensively to secure points.
Ahead of the match, Mjällby are without the injured Timo Stavitski and Villum Dalsgaard. Their absence has affected the squad's depth and options. The team's top scorer this season, J. Bergström with nine goals, will be a key player to create offensive pressure. All information on the team's squad is available.
The match against Gais is at home on September 20. A win would give Mjällby a vital boost and a chance to close in on the top ten in the Allsvenskan.
The original report is at Blekinge Läns Tidning
