Malmo. Three goals and five assists in seven starts in one month.
Mostafa Zeidan has taken over the MFF hard.
– I am grateful and humbled for that, says the new acquisition.
On July 15, Mostafa Zeidan was ready for it Malmo FF.
The next day he scored a goal and assist against Norrköping.
Since then, it just started.
In seven matches (he also took part in two) in the Svenskan and European qualifiers, the 24-year-old scored eight points – three goals and five assists.
The first goal in European play
How about this registered crop?
– He’s very good (smile). Against Sivasspor, I could have scored more points if I had been more focused. I was a bit sloppy at the end before being substituted there when I was going to make a pass. Against Sundsvall, I would have scored. You can always level up, but it was a good start. I am grateful and humbled for that. Now it’s just a matter of driving, says Zidane.
Could you dream of such a good start when you came to Malmö?
Of course you always wanted to start well, you never knew how you would end. I hope it continues like this.
Against Sevaspor on Thursday, Zidane’s first goal in European play came when the left-footed midfielder made it 1-0 early in the game on volleyball with his right foot.
– big! I’ve never played in Europe before. It’s big for me.
Was it meant to lift the ball up a little when it was received?
– It’s obvious isn’t it?! No, but I found it very difficult. It bounced back, and then it was just about doing the 360 and shooting with the right on the bottom. Beautiful goal.
‘Good players thrive together’
How often do you score with your right foot?
– If necessary.
Did you have complete control when you received it?
– She came a little behind me, but the good guys solved her (laughs).
Good confidence now?
– I’ve always had it. But things are going well now and you should try to ride that wave.
Next to Zidane in midfield, Anders Christiansen is now starting to warm up. The new acquisition enjoys playing with the Dane.
Good players thrive together, if you say so, says Zidane.
On Sunday, Mjällby is waiting away from Malmö FF.