The day after the match, the club confirms that it is a cruciate ligament injury.
“Niklas was forced to retire in the match against Norrköping with a feared knee injury and after further investigations we can confirm that it is unfortunately a cruciate ligament injury. Now we will plan an operation and after that a long rehabilitation awaits Niklas.”, writes MFF in a press release.
Anders Christiansen also started against Norrköping, but his injury is not as serious. However, the Dane will not play in Thursday’s derby against Helsingborg.