Nino Zugelj was absent from Djurgården's Thursday training ahead of the match against Mjällby. The coach, Jani Honkavaara, did not give an explanation for Zugelj's absence and declined to discuss the player's physical status. When asked if Zugelj's absence was connected to a transfer, Honkavaara repeated that Zugelj was not present and did not elaborate further. Djurgården's press officer Olle Arnell later stated that Zugelj is sick. Zugelj, who joined the club in February 2025, has a contract that runs until the end of 2028. He has been capped once for the Slovenian national team. In the current Allsvenskan season, he has made 7 appearances and scored 1 goal. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €800k.