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FC Copenhagen coach seeks offensive reinforcements before transfer window closes
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FC Copenhagen coach seeks offensive reinforcements before transfer window closes

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • FC Copenhagen coach Bo Svensson reiterated the need for offensive reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
  • He noted the team has lost three offensive players and only signed one, leaving a gap in the squad.
  • Svensson referred to football director Kristjaan Speakman to handle potential transfers.

FC Copenhagen coach Bo Svensson has made no secret of his desire for offensive reinforcements before the transfer window slams shut in less than a week. He repeated this sentiment after the team's decisive 4-1 aggregate victory over Finnish side Inter Turku, securing their spot in the Conference League group stage.

No

— Bo SvenssonResponding to a question about whether the squad was complete.

"No," was Svensson's blunt response when asked if the squad was complete. While new additions like goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and winger Thapelo Maseko have arrived, Svensson believes the South African is not enough to bolster the offense. He highlighted the heavy reliance on key players like Mohamed Elyounoussi and Robert Silva.

"We can't glorify that. It makes us better that we have Ramaj now, and that Andreas Cornelius can play," Svensson stated. "But everyone can see that Elyounoussi is the one who has played the most minutes for us. Robert has also played a lot, and fortunately, they have managed to get through it."

But everyone can see that Elyounoussi is the one who has played the most minutes for us. Robert has also played a lot, and fortunately, they have managed to get through it.

— Bo SvenssonDiscussing player fatigue and reliance on key offensive players.

Svensson even deployed central midfielder Alex Kral in a right-wing role against Inter Turku due to a lack of options. "We had Alex Kral on the right wing. He did well, but we are missing some things," he explained. "We have lost three offensive players in Elias Achouri, Jordan Larsson, and Viktor Claesson, and we haven't replaced them. It's self-evident," Svensson concluded.

We had Alex Kral on the right wing. He did well, but we are missing some things.

— Bo SvenssonExplaining the tactical deployment of Alex Kral due to a lack of offensive options.

When pressed on the number of offensive players needed, Svensson declined to specify. "I'm not putting a number on it. I just note that we have lost three players, and we have gained one in Maseko," he said. "This is not new. It's what I've been saying all along, and I will continue to state it. The need is there. But what will happen, you shouldn't ask me about," Svensson added, deferring to football director Kristjaan Speakman to strengthen the squad.

We have lost three offensive players in Elias Achouri, Jordan Larsson, and Viktor Claesson, and we haven't replaced them. It's self-evident.

— Bo SvenssonHighlighting the team's offensive player deficit.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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