KFUM Oslo will be without five players for their key away match against Start this Saturday.
The club currently sits in 12th place in the Eliteserien with 19 points from 17 games. Their season record stands at 5 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses. Their recent form over the last five matches is DWWLL, and they have scored 19 goals while conceding 27. This leaves them 22 points behind league leaders Bodø/Glimt.
Midfielder M. Retsius Groedem is one of the absentees. He has played 13 matches and scored two goals this year but is sidelined due to other reasons. His expected return is August 29. Another midfielder, Tore Andre Søraas, is also out. Søraas has nine appearances this season with no goals or assists, and he is struggling with a thigh injury. There is no clear return date for him.
F. Tobias Berglie is a third unavailable player. He has featured 12 times this year but has no goals or assists. He is also affected by a thigh injury, and the club has not provided an estimated return timeframe. Goalkeeper Emil Ødegaard, who has played eight matches, is out with a knock. He is expected back on August 30. Defender Ayoub Aleesami has not played a single match this season due to a groin injury, and his situation remains uncertain.
The loss of several experienced players in midfield and defense creates challenges for manager Lars Bohinen. Retsius Groedem's offensive contributions will be particularly missed. From our squad overview, it's clear this tests the depth of the roster. With five players out, others must step up and take on greater responsibility. The injury situation comes at a vital point in the season where every match counts in the battle to secure their Eliteserien status.
The immediate consequence is that KFUM Oslo must travel to Kristiansand to face Start on Saturday, August 30th, with a depleted squad. Start currently occupies 16th place in the table, making it a match where KFUM Oslo will aim to secure points. To prepare, fans can check the updated fixtures for details. Without several key players, the task becomes significantly harder, and the team must find new solutions to cover the created gaps.
The current injury status for all players can always be followed on our dedicated injuries page. With a goal difference of minus eight and a defense that has already conceded many goals, a solid defensive setup is even more important when first-choice players are unavailable. The team's ability to adapt to these absences could be decisive for results in the coming weeks.
