Second in the table and 11 unbeaten matches in the Svenskan.
But after the victory over Elfsburg, Victor Edwardsen was disappointed.
“You shouldn’t complain too much, but I want to participate more and not just run because I’ll start with marathons instead,” says the striker.
Victor Edwardson He scored three important goals during the European Games this summer, but at Allsvenskan he went without goals in five games.
After the 2-1 win over Elfsborg, he vented his frustration.
– If people wanted to play ball, I would have had three free chances in the first half, but that wouldn’t happen, he told SVT.
“You must dare to lift things up”
When Sportbladet meets the striker at Kaknäs IP before Sunday’s meeting with Sirius, he develops logic.
Sometimes I feel like things are going really well in terms of the game and sometimes they don’t go well because I’m not into it. I run and get tired and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s wrong that I’m not into it and it gets frustrating at times. Last time I thought I got 20 points max in depth where the ball barely comes in so obviously got frustrated.
What do you do to solve it?
– I’m talking to the coaches and you have to dare to raise certain things. There, I’m not a coward for saying what I think. Obviously the team comes first, but if I’m going to develop as a player, I have to be involved.
Do you have a high ceiling there or does he get angry when you say that after a victory?
– It is both. Although I can look angry after the game and we won, I am very happy with the team and the club. It has nothing to do with that.
This isn’t the first time Edwardson has been frustrated that he didn’t make it to the match. Even after the 4-0 win over Malmö last spring, he expressed his displeasure.
It’s about seeing the players on the field to run and hit the balls. It’s not the coaches’ fault that they don’t. Everyone knows, even those we meet know, that if I hit the ball right up front it would be hard to stop me. If it had been used more, I think I would have scored more goals as well.
Do your teammates understand you, or do they think you’re a whiner?
– Maybe both. You shouldn’t moan much. We win every game and we are as good as we can be at the moment. It’s more about myself, that I want to participate more and not just run because then I can start a marathon instead.
“life is a game”
Despite some frustration, there is no doubt that Edvardsen is enjoying his footballing life at the moment.
– We’re doing well and life is playing out. These are fun and wonderful times.
How do you see Sirius?
– It’s a very important match. We are three points behind Häcken and we will soon be entering a very difficult schedule. It’s a skilled team, but they take a lot of risks, so if you’re not on your toes, you can be easily beaten. They upset a lot of the big teams so we have to be on the lookout for three points.
The more balls for you?
– Yes, more balls for me and I will be satisfied, concludes Edvardsen with a smile.