Malmo. Veljko Birmancevic gave MFF the lead in the win over Sundsvall.
The Serbian then put his fingers in his ears in front of the MFF audience.
– My reaction was to the fact that some were dissatisfied with me, says Permanshevich.
Veliko Permanshevic gave Malmo FF Leading against Sundsvall 1-0 when he shot beautifully in the 39th minute.
After that, he ran towards the stands and put his fingers in his ears in front of the spectators at Malmö Stadium.
After the 3-1 win, the Serbian Sportbladet asked what the goal gesture meant.
– Ah it was nothing, he smiles.
But then you sneak in.
It was definitely a sign against the criticism he received.
– My reaction was to the fact that some people were unhappy with me. But I’m also happy with the support I’ve received, says Permanshevic.
Shoot MFF to the Champions League
Have you received unfair criticism from fans this season, in your opinion?
– Hm good question. Yes, but maybe. Fans always want the best. I played well last year and we were in the Champions League and we won the league. This season has been a little crazy. We’ve been very up and down. He didn’t show the same look as last year. I can agree with them (the critics) sometimes, but sometimes I don’t, he says and points out that he has now scored 12 goals during the season (of which 5 are in the cup) compared to 13 last year.
– We have only arrived in August now.
A year ago, he propelled the MFF to the Champions League when he decided against the Ludogorets in perhaps his best period of the season.
Now it looks like Permancevic is on the move again, just in time for the Europa League match against Turkey’s Sivasspor. MFF starts at home on Thursday.
I’ve said it many times: I like to play in the summer because we have a lot of matches and matches in Europe. I like to play the big and important matches of the club and Swedish football, like Sivassport now.
Ready for Sivasspor
Permancevic was good throughout the match and was a constant threat to Guevara’s defence.
Do you feel that your level is increasing?
– I feel good. I’m working hard and I’ve been waiting for that goal. He says I am ready for the next match on Thursday.
The MFF won 3-1 after two goals by Isaac Casey Tellin just before the match and then the visitors fell back in the second half when the MFF was in the lead but struggled to get the ball into goal.