Chatting with kicker, Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Hugo Larsson has spoken about his time in his native Sweden in addition to transferring to Frankfurt. 

At 17, Larsson made his debut for Malmo in Sweden, on how he felt turning into an expert at that age, Larsson mentioned: 

“At 17, I performed for the most important staff in Scandinavia – it was a dream come true. In fact, rather a lot modified as a result of I used to be going to highschool on the similar time and nonetheless had a 12 months and a half to go earlier than I graduated. I mainly misplaced my social life and needed to attempt to handle all the things in some way. It was a sports activities highschool, so the individuals there knew how you can take care of a state of affairs like that. However it wasn’t all that simple. I needed to do my faculty work from home and are available to highschool for the checks. That wasn’t notably enjoyable. However my mom works as a college principal herself, so I needed to do it (smiles) . And naturally she helped me too. It was good to graduate along with my faculty associates. However that was additionally uncommon: the day after I graduated, I performed in my final recreation for Malmö.”

In the summertime of 2023, Larsson would then transfer to Germany for €7.5m, then a Swedish report. The midfielder gave his ideas on if he was afraid of falling when transferring to a giant membership like Frankfurt: 

“No, in soccer I knew that I may play at that degree if I did my greatest. I used to be extra afraid of residing overseas alone for the primary time. That made me just a little nervous. However thus far I’ve managed it nicely and have already made some associates. There are lots of people within the membership who take care of the younger gamers. That’s one of many the reason why so many proficient gamers can carry out so rapidly at Eintracht.”

Larsson then revealed that he purchased furnishings from former Frankfurt head coach Oliver Glasner: 

“Sure. I even purchased furnishings from him: two beds, a settee, the eating desk, virtually all the things…”

The 20-year-old then revealed, regardless of curiosity from elsewhere why he determined to maneuver to the town that sits on the banks of the Important River: 

“It was at all times my aim to maneuver from Sweden to the Bundesliga as a result of it’s a prime league for younger gamers and the depth matches my profile. When Frankfurt referred to as, I instructed my brokers right away that I didn’t wish to go wherever else. Eintracht has confirmed in recent times that it’s a excellent membership for the event of younger gamers. Right here you possibly can current your self on a giant stage. It’s nice enjoyable and I’ve the sensation that we are able to have a profitable staff yearly.”

The midfielder was then requested what he appears to be like to develop as a participant: 

“The boring however true reply is: I develop day-after-day – on and off the pitch. I used to be taught to be extra aggressive, to be higher and calmer on the ball. We additionally do quite a lot of particular person work, private growth is taken very critically right here. I actually recognize that.”

Then including in regards to the weight he has gained:

“Up to now, about three or 4 kilos. I’ll by no means appear like Leon Goretzka, nevertheless it’s a giant aim to maintain my physique in form in order that I can play an entire season. I used to be injured twice final season, hopefully we are able to do it this 12 months.”

Larsson has a knack for scoring for Frankfurt, having scored three already this season. When requested if he desires to proceed to get higher at arriving late into the field and scoring from there, the Swedish worldwide mentioned:

“I wish to get into place to attain targets extra typically. That’s one of many issues the analysts have identified to me. Issues are going rather well thus far, however I don’t wish to give a quantity on what number of targets I wish to rating this 12 months. That will create pointless strain. Mainly, I actually like taking part in on this box-to-box function, the place I could make an impression up entrance but additionally assist the line of defense. I may enhance there by turning into extra aggressive and typically positioning myself higher.”

Frankfurt are presently third within the Bundesliga after beating Bochum 7-2 final weekend, this afternoon they journey to VfB Stuttgart. On whether or not Die Adler can keep their top-four type, Larsson mentioned:

“I believe so, if all the things continues to go nicely. We have now signed good gamers. However even the gamers who got here a 12 months in the past – like me – really feel even higher this season. I’m in all probability talking for ten different guys within the dressing room. Now we all know the league and know what the coach desires. We not solely have a terrific first eleven this season, but additionally a really robust squad general. The rotation within the 7-2 win in opposition to Bochum confirmed that, amongst different issues.”

Lastly, Larsson’s teammates Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ekitike have been a revelation within the Bundesliga this season with the pair being one of many deadliest duos in Europe. On if the pair have the potential to be world-class, the 20-year-old mentioned:

“Undoubtedly. Omar has in all probability already proven that, he’s virtually primary within the Bundesliga. They not solely rating quite a lot of targets, but additionally work onerous for the staff. Off the pitch, their optimistic perspective contributes to a great ambiance, whether or not within the dressing room, within the fitness center or on the bus.”

GGFN | Jack Meenan