Malmo FF Dismisses Henrik Rydström, Anes Mravac Takes Over
Swedish club Malmo FF dismisses coach Henrik Rydström after a 2-1 loss to Ludogorets in the UEFA Europa League. Anes Mravac takes over as temporary head coach.
Malmo FF has parted ways with head coach Henrik Rydström following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Europa League...
Malmo FF has parted ways with head coach Henrik Rydström with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2-1 loss to Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Europa League. Rydström's departure comes after a lackluster performance and results, which didn't meet the club's expectations. Despite winning three trophies, including two Swedish Championship titles and one Swedish Cup title, the team struggled to maintain momentum.
The decision to dismiss Henrik Rydström was made due to the team's underwhelming performance, which saw them winless in four league matches and only one win in their last six games. Assistant coach Theodor Olsson has also been let go. Anes Mravac will take over as temporary head coach and lead the team in their upcoming match against Värnamo.
Reasons Behind the Decision:
Lack of Sporting Performance: Malmo FF chairman Anders Palsson cited the team's inability to achieve desired results despite added resources and support.
Title Challenge Fading: The team's title challenge in the Allsvenskan has faded, with Malmo currently sixth in the standings, four points behind third-placed AIK with six matches left to play.
Malmo FF's board has dismissed head coach Henrik Rydström and assistant coach Theodor Olsson due to the team's poor performance. Rydström led the team to two consecutive Swedish championships but couldn't sustain the momentum, resulting in a sixth-place finish in the Allsvenskan standings, 18 points behind leader Mjällby.
Malmo FF's European football prospects for next season are uncertain due to their current struggles. A four-match winless run in the league and only one win in their last six matches have raised concerns about their ability to qualify for European competitions. They recently suffered a tough start in the Europa League, losing 1-2 to Ludogorets at home.
Defeat to Hacken in the Svenska Cupen Final means Sweden's most successful club in history will finish this campaign with no silverware.
Despite guiding the team to two consecutive Swedish championship titles and a Swedish Cup title, Rydström's tenure was marked by inconsistent results and performance concerns. Chairman Anders Palsson cited a lack of sporting achievements and results as the reason for the decision, thanking Rydström for his contributions to the club.
Malmö FF avslutar samarbetet med Henrik Rydström.
— Malmö FF (@Malmo_FF) September 26, 2025
Rydström's Achievements:
- Swedish Championship Titles: 2023 and 2024
- Swedish Cup Title: 2024
- UEFA Europa League Participation: Two league phases during his tenure
The club's ambition for a better showing in the UEL League Phase than last season's 31st-place finish wasn't met, and the recent loss was the final straw. Assistant coach Theodor Olsson has also been dismissed. Anes Mravac will take over as temporary head coach, leading the team in their upcoming match against Värnamo. Malmo FF currently sits sixth in the Allsvenskan standings, four points behind third-placed AIK with six matches left to play.
“For a long time, we have been able to observe a lack of sporting performance and results, where along the way we have supported and added resources without achieving an improvement. This is also the reason why we have decided to part ways with Henrik.”
Henrik Rydström is a 49-year-old Swedish football manager and former player who has made a significant impact in the sport. As a player, he spent 20 years with Kalmar FF, earning the distinction of being the club's most capped player with 802 appearances. Rydström's playing career was marked by his dedication and leadership, serving as team captain from 2004 onwards.
Coaching Career
Rydström transitioned into coaching, starting with Kalmar FF's youth setup before becoming assistant head coach in 2018. He briefly took over as interim head coach later that year. His next role was as head coach of IK Sirius, a position he held for two seasons. In 2021, he returned to Kalmar FF as head coach, leading the team to sixth and fourth-place finishes in the Allsvenskan.
Success with Malmö FF
In December 2022, Rydström was appointed head coach of Malmö FF. Under his guidance, the team won consecutive Swedish championship titles in 2023 and 2024, along with a Swedish Cup title in 2024. His success with Malmö FF has cemented his reputation as a skilled and effective coach.
“We thank Henrik for his time at Malmo FF. Winning two Swedish Championship titles and one Swedish Cup title, including a double, means that his coaching career will forever have a place of honour in the sky-blue history books.” added Palsson.
Next Steps for Malmo FF
Anes Mravac has taken over as temporary head coach, and the team faces a crucial match against Värnamo on Sunday. Malmo FF's performance in the Europa League will be closely watched, with their next match against Viktoria Plzen on October 2.
Upcoming Matches:
- Värnamo: Malmo FF's next match, led by temporary head coach Anes Mravac
- FC Viktoria Plzen: Upcoming UEFA Europa League match on October 2
- GNK Dinamo Zagreb: Upcoming UEFA Europa League match on October 23
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