Djurgarden fell 2–4 to BK Häcken on Monday evening and TV4 expert Nordin Gerzic singled out centre‑back Filip Helander as the main cause of the weak defence. Helander looked "completely confused" and lost every duel against Kristian Lien, according to Gerzic.

What happened in the match?

The game started with Djurgarden clearly stronger in the first half, creating several scoring chances. Despite this they conceded four goals and only managed to reply with two. Häcken struggled both in attack and defence, but their offense surprised Djurgarden's back line. At halftime the TV4 expert highlighted Helander's defensive play as flawed and criticised his positioning.

Why is Helander being criticised?

Gerzic said Helander "looks completely confused" and makes many odd mistakes. He claimed the defender lost every duel against Lien, even though they are the same size. The core of the criticism was that Helander failed to keep his marking, giving Häcken space to create goals. After the match Helander responded that the whole team had problems and that sometimes you have a bad day.

How does the criticism affect the team?

The harsh critique could put pressure on Helander ahead of upcoming fixtures. Djurgarden's manager has not yet commented publicly, but the club's current form is uneven – they have won, lost and drawn in the last five games (WDWLD). The team sits fifth in Allsvenskan with 49 points after 30 matches, meaning they are 26 points behind leaders Mjallby AIF in the title race.

What comes next?

Djurgarden must bounce back quickly to stay in the top five. With K. Lien as the season's top scorer (6 goals in 10 games) and a goal difference of +20 (52 scored, 32 conceded) there is plenty of attacking firepower. However, centre‑back M. Nilsson is currently sidelined with injury, putting extra strain on the defence. The coach may need to reshuffle the back line or give Helander extra training to regain stability.

Key stats: Djurgarden sits fifth in Allsvenskan with 49 points, has scored 52 goals and conceded 32, and trails Mjallby AIF by 26 points in the title race. K. Lien is the club's leading scorer with 6 goals in 10 appearances, while M. Nilsson is currently injured.

What does this mean for the season?

If Helander can recover and improve his play, Djurgarden can maintain its strong offensive profile and keep pressing for a top‑table finish. Otherwise they risk slipping further down the table, especially with tough competition in the middle of Allsvenskan. Fans await a response from the coaching staff and hope for a swift return to form.