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It was in the middle of July in the away match against IK Sirius that Robin Frej took a violent blow to the head, so much so that he became unconscious and suffered half an hour of memory loss. After a long absence, the centre-back, who recently extended his expiring contract with Gais, made a comeback against Västerås SK in mid-September.
A short appearance there and a short appearance against Malmö FF a few days later, then he has again been out of the game, for what is therefore closer to a month. The reason for that is that he suffered a setback, after first recovering from the head injury.
Before the restart of the Allsvenskan, which is now entering its final part, he submits a report on his injury status.
– Progress is slow. Today it felt better. But I don’t run nods and such so far … So it’s unclear. It was perfectly fine there when I played again, then it came back a bit. I think it’s getting better, but I’ve been saying that for a while now … , says Frej after Gais trained on Wednesday.
May have played his last game for this year
Playing this weekend’s match against IFK Värnamo is completely out of the question.
Whether there will even be any more games at all this season is uncertain.
– We’ll see. I hope to be at one more game before the season is over.
What limits and disturbs the defender is irregular headaches.
– It’s a slightly pressing headache. It’s like a spot on the head where it’s a light headache that comes and goes.
He adds:
– It’s not that I need to take Alvedon, but it happens that you think about it a lot when you feel it and it could be that you might be out doing something fun and then you suddenly feel it, you become weak and feel “What the hell, now that shit comes again”.
While he can’t play matches, he trains pretty much full time, with the caveat that he avoids anything related to nodding.
– Now I haven’t done any nods at all since I got the headache back. Because it was after a few nods that I started to feel it a little again…
All other training works well?
– Yes, regular training works well. I keep up my form and was able, for example, to take part in the runs we did here now at the end of training today.
Happy about the new contract: “Most fun years of the career”
Head coach Fredrik Holmberg suffers with Frej.
– He looks so damn good every training session, but we won’t take any chances with him. What we are going for is that it must be completely safe before he plays again.
Frej himself does not boast that mentally it is and has been a frustrating period.
– The most fun thing about football is playing matches. Right now I’m doing everything except that, so it’s hard to sit in the stands and watch. Then it’s disturbing when, on a daily basis, you notice it in your private life as well, you get a little restless, you think about it and find it hard to relax. But at least it doesn’t hurt as much as before now, it’s less pain overall.
As annoyed as Frej is that he won’t get rid of the headache, he is just as happy to have extended his contract with Gais.
A week ago, GP could reveal that he had signed for two new years with Grönsvart.
– It will be a lot of fun with two more years here, these have been the two most fun years I’ve had in my football career. So it will be nice to continue with that.
Therefore he chose to stay in Gais
The reason why he chose to stay is about exactly that, how well he enjoys himself.
– The Superettan year was a lot of fun when we got promoted and the fact that we’ve had such a good year here in the Allsvenskan is also fun. I enjoy the guys in the team, the coaches and everything. It’s fun to come to practice every day.
Dialogue on a contract extension with Gais began last spring. So it took some time before the parties agreed.
– There were quite long discussions. The first time we talked was in May. Since then, there have been some discussions back and forth, but then once it became a little more concrete, it actually went quite quickly.
Was there any talk with other clubs along the way?
– I guess I don’t have any comment on that, or I don’t know, it was probably a bit unclear teams that got in touch. I heard about some interest, but I still felt quite early on that I enjoyed myself here and wanted to stay. This turned out well.
Match guide: Gais–IFK Värnamo
What: Allsvenskan, round 27
Our: Old Ullevi
When: Sunday, 4.30 p.m
Tv/stream: Discovery+, Max, TV4 Play
It applies to: The national team break is over and now the last stage of this year’s Allsvenskan awaits, where four matches remain. Gais is fighting to keep a place in the top half and to be the best in town. There is still a small, small possibility of reaching Europe place. Opponents IFK Värnamo are fighting to secure a new Allsvenskan contract.
Position in the team: Robin Frej is pulled with the suits after the concussion he suffered against Sirius last summer, he is not available for games. Egzon Binaku is participating in collective training but is not match-ready. Chovanie Amatkarijo is resting after national team duty, Filip Beckman is suspended and Erik Krantz has been ill this week and is not part of the squad either. Mergim Krasniqi has been out with a torn calf, but he is back now.
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Robin Frej: From Knocked Out to Knocked Down
It’s all fun and games until someone loses their memory—right, Robin? In an encounter with IK Sirius back in July, our friend Robin Frej took a hit so hard he left his brain on the pitch for half an hour. Honestly, that’s one way to forget the score! After a lengthy sabbatical, he made a mini-comeback against Västerås SK in mid-September, but surprise, surprise—he’s already back on the injury list. Talk about a rollercoaster!
Frej went from a “Where am I?” moment in July to “Oh no, not this again” just weeks later. And he honestly thought the road to recovery was on a straight path… what a plot twist!
Headaches and Heartbreak
Fast forward to now—Frej is talking about irregular headaches. Yes, not just any headaches; think of them as surprise guests at a party no one invited. They’re a “light headache that comes and goes,” but for Frej, it’s weighing heavier than a Van Gogh on a diet.
He’s got a training schedule that looks more robust than my credit card statements, but oh boy, no nodding allowed. Frej’s mantra? “No nodding, no problems!” He could start a new fitness trend—enjoy everything except that one foundational technique!
Reserved for the Best: Future Ahead?
What’s next in Frej’s saga? He’s already ruled out playing this weekend against IFK Värnamo. You know it’s serious when even the players call in sick. Right now, it’s like watching your favorite TV show get canceled—you just hope for one more season.
As he watches from the sidelines, Frej admits, “The most fun thing about football is playing matches. Right now I’m doing everything except that.” Poor lad! He’s basically being told he’s VIP but can’t enter the club.
Contract Joy and Team Spirit
Yet amid the struggle, there’s a silver lining. Frej recently extended his contract with Gais for two more years—because why wouldn’t you want to stay at the party when the music’s this good? He says these years are the “most fun of his career.” Let’s be honest; if football was a date, Gais would be the perfect match!
But wait, folks! It took a while to nail down this deal, filled with elaborate discussions back in May. It’s almost like negotiating a family Christmas dinner! But in the end, it’s clear: “I enjoy the guys in the team, the coaches and everything,” says Frej. Sounds like a sports romantic comedy, doesn’t it?
The Gais-IFK Värnamo Match Guide
What: Allsvenskan, round 27
Where: Old Ullevi
When: Sunday, 4.30 p.m
Watch: Discovery+, Max, TV4 Play
With only four matches left, the stakes are high as Gais looks to stay in the top half. Let’s just say, if Gais were a contestant on a talent show, they’d be beltin’ it out for the finale!
Position Update: Robin Frej is battling concussion protocol… but hey, isn’t it great when your team has more injuries than a horror movie?
Remember folks, no matter how tough the game gets, laughter really is the best medicine—unless you get a concussion, then please, stay sensible!
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