Match Previews

Hammarby's season hinges on UEFA Cup...Sleyman (k) (def) returns from ban...Davies (sp) (att) banned...Emil Johansson (r) (def), Mikke Jensen (r) (mid) and Benny Lekstrom (r) (gk) all out...Hammarby have little to play for in the league but that didn't stop them recording a sensational win in a seven goal thriller in their last outing anyway.  All their energy should really be focussed on the UEFA Cup and after a tremendous run to this stage they will be confident of getting to the group stages now.  Lekstrom (r) is still injured so Hellstrom (sp) will step in between the sticks but they will be boosted by the return of Sleyman (k) to the centre of defence. He will partner Jose Maciedo (r) with Gunnarsson (sp) dropping to the bench.  Emil Johansson (r) will miss out again so David Johansson (r) and Christian Traore (sp) will play as full backs.  Mikke Jensen (r) has had a knee operation so is still out but everyone else in this area is available.  Zengin (r) and Laitinen (r) are likely to start on the wings with Chanko (r) and Eguren (r) playing in the centre of the park.  In attack Andersson (k) was on the scoresheet last time but he was overshadowed by Paulinho (r) who grabbed a hat-trick.  This pair are certain to continue but there are plenty of attacking options on the bench.  Davies (sp) is banned and Juliusson (sp) isn't the greatest of scorers but can provide an alternative.  Hammarby will want a win, preferrably with a clean sheet here but that will not be easy.  Bajen have struggled away from Soderstadion this season and the European regulation which has forced them to flit to the Rasunda could well hurt them again.