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Hjulsta is located in the Spånga-Tensta district, which is one of the most affected areas in terms of the number of infected and deceased relative to the number of inhabitants. According to figures presented by the Stockholm Region on April 28, Spånga-Tensta for every 10,000 inhabitants had 59 confirmed cases of covid-19 and 10.4 died as a result of the virus. The corresponding figures for the entire Stockholm Region are 30 cases and 5.1 deaths per 10,000 inhabitants.
When the Public Health Authority released statistics on April 14 over-representation of covid-19 cases for people born in countries other than Sweden, Somalia was at the top.
The 20-year-old AIK midfielder, Bilal Hussein, was born in Stockholm to Somali parents and still lives at home in Hjulsta.
What is everyday life like?
– You hear people die and such. And it’s obviously very boring. Most of them come from the same country.
Has coronary infection affected your family?
– No, we are and have been healthy and comfortable. Nice to us But it’s been worse for others around here.
AIK soccer had a suspected crown drop in mid-March. The team was quarantined for two weeks.
So what did you do?
– They told us to stay home as much as possible. Then we get a schedule from our fitness trainer with exercises you can do at home, so you can stay up to date a bit.
– Ideally, you would have liked to play soccer. But that (quarantine) was essential.
How often do you train now?
– We have free weekends and one day off per week. But otherwise we drive on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
In the Premier League you start training carefully. One player at a time can be on training ground. How is AIK doing?
– We will exchange and meet directly in the field, never pass the clubhouse in Karlberg. So we started running immediately. And after training, we go home right away and take a shower and have lunch.
Bilal Hussein signed a Team A contract with AIK at the age of 17 in January 2018. He earned a Swedish inning the first year, entered for 86 minutes against Sirius, and then loaned it to Vasalund.
Last season he played just over half of Swedish matches, and was also eliminated from the U21 national team. His position is to sit in the midfield.
This could have been his season, which would begin now, and then came the crown crisis. How do you look at it
– This is life. But you never know what will happen. My goal was to take a place in the titular elf. And I have felt that I have demonstrated qualities to achieve that goal. I was hungry when we started the preseason, but then this came.
How does it feel to not be able to get a way out for what you want?
– It’s boring. But what to do, that’s what it seems.
What is your daily life like, apart from training?
I stay at home. Rest after workouts. And sometimes I play video games with friends.
You live in Hjulsta, where many Somalis live. Do you feel that you represent them?
– Yes I think so. And not only in Hjulsta, but in general, all Somalis. There are not so many Somali soccer players playing at a high level. There is one who has been to Chelsea, Mukhtar Ali, and another in Norway, Abdisalam Ibrahim, who has previously played in Manchester City. That’s what I know.
Do you suspect that you are a role model for all young people in Hjulsta?
Yes, exactly. I’m sorry too. I usually spend time watching my friends play. And many are curious and ask what it’s like to play with him or her (in AIK). And I think that’s fun.
Bilal Hussein can formally choose which national team he wants to represent, Sweden or Somalia.
Has the Somali League been in contact with you?
– No, it’s not what I’ve heard. I know I have a choice, but there has been no contact.
Is Sweden what you would prefer to represent at the national team level?
– I haven’t thought about it until now. First, I want to do well at AIK. Then we see what happens.
You recently turned 20 and, of course, you have dreams and goals with your football. Where are you in five years, you think? Where do you want stay
– I want to play in one of the best leagues. Then I have some leagues that I like a little more.
– I like the Dutch league, it’s a lot of technology, and I think my style of play would fit well there. It’s fun, offensive soccer.
– Then there is also Spain. I like to have a lot of balls and play outside of situations. The Netherlands or Spain would suit me very well.
What do you think about this year’s season?
– The goal is for all Swedes to start in mid-June. We’ll see. But I really long for it. I can hardly wait. I am very excited to start and play.
Are you and AIK running so well in terms of training that they can go straight to the series games when the restrictions are lowered?
– You have to play some games before. But I think our training sessions have been good. It’s very intense. These are fun workouts we’ve had so far. Very competitive too, it’s fun.
Bilal Hussein still lives at home with his parents, along with his two younger brothers. And that says he has felt safe and comfortable during this period.
The youngest brother is 15 years old, and also plays for AIK, on one of the youth teams.
Is it promising?
– Yes, hope, hope.
