FC Midtjylland face a difficult start to the season due to key player sales and a widespread injury crisis. Journalist Mikkel Bischoff has expressed sympathy for the club, which he believes lacks quality after a turbulent summer.
"FC Midtjylland, it's a bit of a shame for them that they have sold a lot of players, and those who remain are almost all injured," said Bischoff. He pointed specifically to the loss of creative forces. "They lack something quality-wise when you look at the players they have sold."
The loss of profile players and a long injury list dampens expectations for the club in the Conference League. FC Midtjylland begin their European campaign with an away match against Albanian side KF Egnatia on Thursday. This is followed by a Superliga top clash against FC Copenhagen on Sunday evening.
Weakened Squad
Bischoff still expects at least three Danish teams to progress from the Conference League group phase, including FC Midtjylland. But he stresses the task has become considerably harder. The club had a few good games before the international break but must now find a different way to play with a less strong squad.
Despite the challenges, the team is reasonably placed domestically. FC Midtjylland are second in the Superliga with 22 points from 10 games. They trail leaders FC Copenhagen by just two points. The team's next league match is against Lyngby at home at MCH Arena on October 25th.
Striker F. Etim is the club's top scorer with 5 goals in 10 appearances so far. The team has scored 19 goals and conceded 10, giving a goal difference of plus nine. This stability in the league could be key as they contend with injuries in Europe. The match against Lyngby will be a chance to improve domestic form before new European challenges.
Bischoff's comments come as the club tries to handle a congested fixture schedule. The accumulated experience from last season's European campaigns is there, but the squad's quality depth is being tested. The coaching staff must find solutions with the available players. The coming week with two important matches in a few days will reveal much about the team's resilience.
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