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Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:44 pm
by mikaelj
Apparently Hjalmar has received a late call-up for tomorrows game vs Estonia. Injuries for central defenders is the reason.
He will, if selected play for the first time together with his brother Albin, who tomorrow makes his last game for sweden.
https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/ ... agskarriar
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:45 pm
by IanMcL
Good luck to them both.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:51 pm
by Bosscat
Hope he stays fit ... we need him back ... as much as I like Amin al Dakhil I feel Hjalmar Ekdal is a better fit alongside Jordan BeckenBayer
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:31 am
by warksclaret
Lets hope he plays a blinder, and gets through the game injury free
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:36 am
by Pearcey
I’ve been impressed with Ekdal every time I’ve seen him. Hope he gets in the side soon.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:36 am
by dougcollins
Bosscat wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 7:51 pm
Hope he stays fit ... we need him back ... as much as I like Amin al Dakhil I feel Hjalmar Ekdal is a better fit alongside Jordan BeckenBayer
We might be using all three the way it's going..
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 5:15 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Both Hjalmar and Ameen sat on the bench right now.
Belgium on Premier1.
Sweden on Premier2.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 8:41 pm
by Tricky Trevor
Hjalmar stayed on the bench in a 2-0 win.
Ameen came on in 84th minute in a 5-0 win.
Sander Berge captaining Norway in Scotland, currently 2-2 at HT.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:12 pm
by Jamesy
Can’t wait to get this lad back in the team alongside Beyer. If Vincent sorts out the goalkeeper problem also we may stand a chance of picking up points.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:29 pm
by Wokingclaret
Jamesy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:12 pm
Can’t wait to get this lad back in the team alongside Beyer. If Vincent sorts out the goalkeeper problem also we may stand a chance of picking up points.
If, he wasn't picking Ekdal before sadly.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:36 pm
by DCWat
Jamesy wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:12 pm
Can’t wait to get this lad back in the team alongside Beyer. If Vincent sorts out the goalkeeper problem also we may stand a chance of picking up points.
Is Ekdal really the answer to our defensive woes?
He’s as raw at this level as the others.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:07 pm
by Wokingclaret
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:36 pm
Is Ekdal really the answer to our defensive woes?
He’s as raw at this level as the others.
He's 25, more games under his belt
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:11 pm
by ksrclaret
Ekdal is a classy and intelligent defender and whilst he alone won’t be the answer to our problems, I’d expect his involvement to help matters much more than who we’ve seen so far.
I’m very pleased it looks like he’s available to play again.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:15 pm
by Florian
Ekdal and beyer over AAD and oshea
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:45 pm
by chipbutty
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:36 pm
Is Ekdal really the answer to our defensive woes?
He’s as raw at this level as the others.
Ekdal, with our current squad, would be the first name on the team sheet, after Muric, obviously.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2023 11:47 pm
by Swizzlestick
While I did like the look of Ekdal in the Championship, he has no PL or indeed top league experience so it remains to be seen how he'll step up. Dara O'Shea would be considered a very capable Champ defender but is finding it tough - as is Al-Dakhil who looked mainly assured last year, ditto Beyer. I would like to see a Beyer - Ekdal partnership, but he may not be the panacea we crave.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 5:33 am
by Shaggy
Ekdal is our best central defender for actually defending. He is also very capable in the air, something which we woefully lack.
Ekdal would be a perfect stopper, with Beyer acting as a perfect Cover.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 7:32 am
by Hibsclaret
It’s EKdal.
He is not and never will be a Yorkshire curry house.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:57 am
by Jamesy
DCWat wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 9:36 pm
Is Ekdal really the answer to our defensive woes?
He’s as raw at this level as the others.
TBH Vincent Kompany should have the answer to our defensive woes, starting on Saturday. Surely he can see what most of us can see?
Ekdal does need to start though.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:58 am
by boatshed bill
Jamesy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 8:57 am
TBH Vincent Kompany should have the answer to our defensive woes, starting on Saturday. Surely he can see what most of us can see?
Ekdal does need to start though.
Yep, all he needs to do is consult this forum.
Hey Presto!!!
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:33 pm
by Jamesy
boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:58 am
Yep, all he needs to do is consult this forum.
Hey Presto!!!
Perhaps he does? He might then realise that if he doesn’t make changes soon, we will sleepwalk to relegation.
Personally, I’m not too arsed as I like the Championship.
Re: Ekdahl called up for sweden
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2023 2:34 pm
by Wokingclaret
boatshed bill wrote: ↑Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:58 am
Yep, all he needs to do is consult this forum.
Hey Presto!!!
Well, we are missing the Presto!!! bit
