the lion. Martin Olson has had several minor injuries this year.
After a 3-2 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise, he sustained an injury around his eye.
– He scratched me, says the 36-year-old.
Malmo FF The lead was twice away from Union Saint-Gilloise. However, they lost 2-3.
– It’s sad, a lot of frustration. We score two goals away from home and then you just have to play in the game. We learn from the mistakes we make. Martin Olson says: We are punished for our mistakes.
Åge Hareide chose to place Olson as a left winger in a 4-5-1 formation.
– It was a long time ago. I love Åge and he trusts me. He knows I’m doing the job wherever I play.
“take me back”
Olson stands with several cuts on his face in the mixed zone.
what happened?
– He scratched me.
Come?
– He, the little right midfielder who jumped.
He’s referring to Simon Adingra, a 20-year-old Ivorian who was sold from northern New Zealand to Brighton last year and is now on loan at Union Saint-Gilloise.
– I resisted him and then he answered me again.
What did you say then?
– He should stay in the field. It shouldn’t be in the papers, Olson smiles.
Have you ever been cheated before?
– No, it was the first time.
“We didn’t give up”
A loss means that the MFF is at zero points after two games.
The first and second go to the European League playoffs, while the third gets a chance to play in the Conference League playoffs.
Was that done?
No, we do well sometimes, but we give up on some easy goals. We still have a few games at home where we can collect points. We haven’t given up yet, Olson says.