Updated 08:31 | Published at 08:25
AIK did not bet on him.
Samuel Dahl took the detour via the super one – and is now a great success in Djurgården.
– AIK chose another left-back, says the 20-year-old.
He doesn’t seem to hold any grudges against his old club. Samuel Dahl, originally from Västerås, is also very pleased that his Allsvenskan career took off in Djurgården rather than AIK.
Does it feel good in terms of the team’s table performances?
– Haha, yes. Now it feels absolutely good, says the left-back with a big smile.
“We’re great friends”
He was up and training with the first team in AIK. However, the club chose to invest in another young talent in Dahl’s position. Rasmus Bonde, currently on loan to IL Hødd in the Norwegian second division.
– They chose him over me. But Rasmus and I are great friends, so it’s a bit comical.
Dahl himself went to ÖSK in the spring of 2022 and impressed so much there that Djurgården recruited him this summer. The start has been sensationally good. The talent was signed as a backup to Rami Kaib but immediately took the starting spot from the more experienced player.
Lagerlöf: What impresses me
In the big win against Degerfors, Dahl impressed and received warm praise from coach Thomas Lagerlöf.
– Samuel has delivered from day one.
Even though Dahl, a former inside midfielder, gets the most attention for his offense and playmaking skills, Lagerlöf chooses to elevate the defensive game.
– It is the defensive that impresses me. Because he played more wingback in Örebro, you often have another center back behind him. So that impresses me. The small body is still very good in the duel game and close combat. He uses his kilos in the right way with good balance.
The left-back himself was very happy with his performance and role on the pitch.
– I must say I’m very pleased. The team is doing well, I think I am doing well. I am satisfied with my performance and three points on that is only positive. I come from midfield, where you have a little more of the technical side, a little more understanding of the game. Don’t just run like a full back up and down. I want to combine a bit more, I want to play a bit shorter than just running around. I think it benefits me.
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2023-08-28 06:25:41
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