Örebro's head coach Niklas Eriksson believes that the investigation of Kovacs is only about sporting reasons.

- We have a clear identity that we must live up to, we think we have other players who do better.

It is definitely not about something on the side, says head coach Niklas Eriksson to Aftonbladet.

Today, after a light training session, Kovacs spoke about how it felt not to be allowed to play an important playoff match.

- It is clear that it is a big disappointment, you always want to play every match and especially now in the playoffs when it is to be decided.

It is important to move on, because it was not my last match yesterday.

I have a long career ahead of me, it is important to build on and get stronger out of it, says Kovacs after today's training, to the newspaper.

"Different opinions"

The investigation naturally raises the question of how the relationship with coach Niklas Eriksson really is.

- Nothing special really, it stays between me and him.

It's a bit like I said, you can have different opinions.

You have to have that to move on and build a good relationship and come up with better solutions.

The prestigious recruit Daniel Audette was also placed outside the squad in Wednesday's meeting with Luleå.

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Hallam: "The result is not what we have been looking for" Photo: Bildbyrån