Oscar Krusnell believes a clean sheet is the key to victory when Sirius hosts Brommapojkarna at home. The defender outlined his view ahead of Saturday's match in a conversation with Svenskafans.
Oscar Krusnell points to the team's defensive development as the main reason for this year's success. He says Sirius now feels much more secure when forced to defend deep and control matches in that manner. The situation was different last season, according to the player, when the same confidence in defensive organisation was not present.
"I would say the defence," said Krusnell. "We have worked a lot on being able to sit deep, defend, and feel comfortable doing it."
He argues the team rarely concedes from organised defensive sequences. Most goals come instead from transitions or set-pieces. This security is a direct result of manager Andreas Engelmark's system, where Krusnell has been given an offensive role with freedom to push forward. Balance is maintained by a stable back line and holding midfielders like Melker Heier and Marcus Lindberg.
The player arrived in Uppsala in the summer of 2025 and has only lost three matches since. His first year at the club has been successful, by his own account. The focus has gradually shifted from solely taking points to secure survival to developing the actual style of play.
Krusnell feels his own game has become more varied. When he joined the club, his offensive play was more direct with many runs in behind defenders. Now he is better integrated into the team's overall structure. His offensive qualities have been an important part of Sirius's success, and the team has scored in every match since his arrival. The team's offensive statistics can be followed on our stats page.
With a strong position in Allsvenskan, discussions about the league title have begun. Krusnell confirms the players talk about the possibility, but do so with a twinkle in their eye and some jokes. He believes it is a healthy way to handle the increased expectations.
"Of course we are going for it now," he said.
The team's table position provides some breathing room. Sirius leads the league with 48 points, according to the latest standings. The good margin down to second-placed Hammarby has created a different situation compared to last year's fight to avoid relegation. This has allowed the team to work more on their playing style during the pre-season.
Interest in Sirius continues to grow and another match at Studenternas is sold out. Krusnell clearly notices the difference compared to the autumn of 2025. The support gives the team extra energy and adrenaline during matches.
The development is not only visible at home. Already during cup matches in Stockholm, 2000 fans came to cheer on the team. This support is something the players are very grateful for, both at home and away games. The positive atmosphere is a factor the players take onto the pitch.
Sirius therefore faces Brommapojkarna with the goal of keeping a clean sheet. Krusnell is convinced that strong defensive play opens the door for a great chance to win, considering the team's offensive capability. The match is played on Saturday evening with kick-off at 19:00 at Studenternas IP.
