Ghanaian striker Malik Abubakari has endured a difficult start to the season in Sweden as he has barely  played any football in the month of April.

The last time the striker played was on 11th April for just ten minutes  when he came on for Isaac Kiese Thelin against Elfsborg.

Abubakari is effectively  the second choice behind Isaac Kiese Thelin but even when he is sidelined the  Ghanaian  has often been overlooked.

In Malmo's last game against IFK Gothenburg, the coach chose to start with Ola Toivonen and Jo Inge Berget in the attack as the Ghanaian sat on the bench  through the Allsvenskan game a  sharp contrast to the Swedish Cup  where he  played very often.

"I have not had three straight matches since arriving," Abubakari told Fotbollskanalen.

"It is really difficult to have been with the team last year compared to this year", says Malik Abubakari.

The 21-year-old was used relatively often as a relief to Antonio Colak after moving from Portuguese Moreirense in July last year. Since Milos Milojevic took over as coach, Abubakari has scored two goals in the Swedish Cup and started as many matches in the same tournament.

People have asked: "What is wrong, what happens?. This is happening, it's football. It's a club and coaching decision and I have to take it and continue. I always stay strong despite that. Can I play in the U21 Allsvenskan?" he says and continues:

"Okay, people from outside ask me why I play there, when I'm not a U21 player - but I play there to stay fit and prepare for the future, and be ready to help the team at every opportunity. As I always say: Give me a second of playing time for the club and the fans I belong to, I will always give my best."

It's not hard to be positive in these situations? "Yes, but when it comes to mental toughness we are completely different, the whole team and so on. For my part, I can take it. I was not surprised, as I have not had three straight games since arriving. I've only played two good matches, and for the next one you're out of the team. So I was not surprised, but I always take care of myself and make sure I train well and focus on what the coach and staff say. I will always be ready when the team needs me."

How are you different from them? 
"Well, if you look at my situation, some might not feel comfortable and lose concentration within themselves. Being able to train well and be ready for playing time, that's the difference I'm talking about. But I've already been in this kind of situation when I was in Portugal. This is nothing new to me, I'm already used to it. But as I said, I do not know the reason why I ended up outside the team several times."

Abubakari says Milojevic is an "aggressive" coach and describes their relationship as good. Milojevic has previously talked about patience regarding the striker's situation, and said that he needs more self-confidence as a forward.

However, Abubakari does not think the problem is about acclimatization.

"No, I'm not in any adjustment phase. I've felt that way ever since I came. It's people's feelings, maybe someone can say I need time to adjust. No, I have nothing to adapt to. I'm ready to play, I want to do it and be out there fighting and sweating for my team. Winning matches and making my fans happy", says Abubakari.

Abubakari has scored five goals in 30 matches in MFF and also in the past played  for Portuguese sides Casa Pia and Fafe.