Malik Abubakari was given the opportunity from the start of the cup rematch against Krasnodar, but he failed to impress as the top attacker.
"He needs self-confidence, that's almost everything for a striker. And goals are like penicillin," said MFF coach Milos Milojevic.
After exhibiting exceptional skills, the brilliant attacker departed Portugal and signed a long-term contract with the Swedish giants.
Malik Abubakari had earlier stated that he is ready to fight for a place in the first team.
“It is clear that it would have been fantastic if I get a lot of playing time so that I can show my qualities and help my team and to make our fans smile. That’s what I want. But if that does not happen then I will always be ready if the coach replaces me in the second half. I know that I have good qualities and that I can make my team better,” the striker stated in an interview.
Malik Abubakari continued, “Colak was here before I came to the club and it was he who started, and now it feels very good when I am with the team from the beginning of the year and get to be part of a pre-season with a new coach.”