Robin Tehy was hated after his goal against AIK and Zac Bousdy closed his Instagram account after receiving harsh comments.
Now Bartosz Grzelak of the Swedish Football Association wants to act.
It hurts to see condescending comments about young players who are doing their best. This issue should be raised and not just accepted, says AIK coach.
Zac Buddy has yet to score any points for AIK and has been heavily criticized by his supporters. This week, the midfielder closed his Instagram account.
Al Buzdi told Fotbollskanalen that the main reason for the decision was to stay away from social media, but noted the harsh comments.
– I’ve seen a lot. I know my performance, but if you play for a team like this, you will be criticized. I can take it, but others may not. People don’t think before they say things. I can stand it because I am mentally strong, but other people can’t stand it. This might make people think before they write something disgusting, he tells Fotbollskanalen.
“This is outrageous”
AIK loanee Robin Tehi was also subjected to hate and threats after scoring an own goal when Varnamo met AIK earlier on Sunday.
This led to AIK coach Bartosz Gerzelak and captain Sebastian Larsson reacting strongly.
– It’s just a denunciation, period. The fact that there are so many idiots who sit and write things behind screens and hide behind them is a social problem and is not only directed at football. The only thing you can do is condemn and support people. Larson says players and managers should know that it is a safe environment in AIK.
Grzelak is on the same path and wants the Swedish Football Association to act.
Criticism about performance belongs to elite sport, but being a personal issue is damned. I’m 43, if I get one, but I don’t know if I would have done it when I was 20. This issue needs to be raised and not just accepted. I hope Sef (Swedish Elite Football) or the Swedish Football Association will take responsibility for the football and clean it up because it is not feeling well.
Do you feel that the Buddhist was affected by criticism?
– I talked to him and he says he’s fine. Then I think we all have a shield and you can do some strikes against that shield, but sooner or later things will break through. We have a tight group of guys and I feel like you’ll be yourself and get the support you need. I think this might have helped him in this case. He’s a very nice guy who does his best every day for AIK, and it hurts to hear that he’s gone so far that he had to suspend his Instagram account if that was the case.
Question marks for Stig and Bhuey
Although there are no points for the Bouzidi, Gerzelak thinks he contributes a lot.
– As with many young players, he is not 30 years old and makes consistent efforts every time. It rises and falls and he has things to develop. Although there may be no points and goals, it gives us actions that put pressure on opponents and work incredibly hard. As soon as a team member drops the ball, he is the first to go home. It is a machine. If you don’t see it from the outside, you can go to Discovery and watch the matches again and see the great job the Bouzidi does.
AIK faces Vorskla Poltava in the second leg at Friends Arena tomorrow after losing the first match 3-2. Mikael Lustik and Nabil Bahwi question marks before the match. However, it looks like John Gedetti, who came out of a concussion last time, is ready to play.
– It’s a bit similar there, but maybe not seriously the other players who missed the match. It had a bit of a feel, so we’re testing today, but we haven’t had any indication that it would create any problem, says Grzelak.
