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

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

“At 17, I performed for the most important crew in Scandinavia – it was a dream come true. After all, loads modified as a result of I used to be going to highschool on the identical time and nonetheless had a yr and a half to go earlier than I graduated. I mainly misplaced my social life and needed to attempt to handle every thing one way or the other. It was a sports activities highschool, so the individuals there knew the way to take care of a state of affairs like that. However it wasn’t all that simple. I needed to do my college work from home and are available to highschool for the exams. That wasn’t notably enjoyable. However my mom works as a faculty principal herself, so I needed to do it (smiles) . And naturally she helped me too. It was good to graduate along with my college pals. However that was additionally uncommon: the day after I graduated, I performed in my final sport 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 shifting to an enormous membership like Frankfurt: 

“No, in soccer I knew that I might play at that stage if I did my greatest. I used to be extra afraid of residing overseas alone for the primary time. That made me a little bit nervous. However to date I’ve managed it effectively and have already made some pals. 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 shortly 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, nearly every thing…”

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

“It was all the time my aim to maneuver from Sweden to the Bundesliga as a result of it’s a high league for younger gamers and the depth matches my profile. When Frankfurt known as, I advised my brokers right away that I didn’t need to go wherever else. Eintracht has confirmed lately that it’s a excellent membership for the event of younger gamers. Right here you’ll be able to current your self on an enormous stage. It’s nice enjoyable and I’ve the sensation that we are able to have a profitable crew yearly.”

The midfielder was then requested what he seems to develop as a participant: 

“The boring however true reply is: I develop day by 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 a number of particular person work, private improvement is taken very significantly right here. I actually recognize that.”

Then including concerning the weight he has gained:

“To date, about three or 4 kilos. I’ll by no means appear to be Leon Goretzka, but it surely’s an enormous aim to maintain my physique in form in order that I can play a complete season. I used to be injured twice final season, hopefully we are able to do it this yr.”

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

“I need to get into place to attain objectives extra usually. That’s one of many issues the analysts have identified to me. Issues are going very well to date, however I don’t need to give a quantity on what number of objectives I need to rating this yr. That may create pointless strain. Mainly, I actually like taking part in on this box-to-box position, the place I could make an impression up entrance but additionally help the defensive position. I can even enhance there by changing 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 kind, Larsson stated:

“I believe so, if every thing continues to go effectively. Now we have signed good gamers. However even the gamers who got here a yr in the past – like me – really feel even higher this season. I’m most likely talking for ten different guys within the dressing room. Now we all know the league and know what the coach needs. We not solely have a fantastic first eleven this season, but additionally a really sturdy squad total. The rotation within the 7-2 win towards 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 stated:

“Positively. Omar has most likely already proven that, he’s nearly primary within the Bundesliga. They not solely rating a number of objectives, but additionally work onerous for the crew. Off the pitch, their optimistic angle contributes to an excellent environment, whether or not within the dressing room, within the gymnasium or on the bus.”

GGFN | Jack Meenan