Hjalmar Ekdal
BURSweden
Right
Oct 21, 1998
27
6'2"
170 lb
CB
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Controlled Centre Back
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Solid showing in defeat
Ekdal registered four tackles (three won), 12 clearances and one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
Analysis: After six games on the bench, Ekdal returned to the starting lineup in place of the reportedly injured Axel Tuanzebe. He put in a solid defensive performance despite the team's defeat, recording a season-high four tackles and 12 clearances.
On bench Saturday
Ekdal (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against West Ham United.
Analysis: Ekdal was cleared to make the squad Saturday despite suffering a black eye and receiving stitches during training earlier in the week. The defender was named to the bench, marking a positive step forward after missing out on recent starts. His presence adds depth even if he's not fully fit to contribute from the opening whistle.
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