Last season was a miscalculation for Djurgården. Despite major efforts, it ended up being a relegation fight that did not resolve until the final round of the series. This year's Djurgården has lost important pieces in the form of faithful Mia Jalkerud and midfield creator Irma Helin but filled with young talents. New for this year also the captaincy band that this season will sit on Olivia Schough's arm.
- Now you have it on your arm that you are a leader and you may become snap more leader. I do my best to spread a go in the team, says Olivia Schough to SVT Sport.
After a record-long preseason, the message finally came today: Football can finally get started. Someone, of course, pleases the national team midfielder.
- Six months of wear is soon over. We have played a lot at all so I am expectant and happy, she tells SVT Sport and continues:
- The uncertainty has been a huge job, but I have always tried to think that we are fortunate that we get to practice. Yet many countries have not been able to do so.