Motherwell's playing style will remain largely unchanged under new manager Alfred Johansson. The Swede has replaced Jens Berthel Askou, who implemented a possession-based brand of football.

What did Johansson say?

Johansson spoke with Askou before taking on the Motherwell job and praised the style of play. "My way of playing previously in all the clubs that I've been at has been related to that way, possession-based, trying to dominate games in that way," Johansson told club media.

Why it matters for Motherwell

The Steelmen will feature in the second qualifying round of the Conference League, with a tie against Havnar Boltfelag. The first leg takes place at Fir Park on 23 July. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Premiership | | Points | 54 | | Recent form | WLDLW | | Last result | Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell (2026-05-16) |

What comes next?

Johansson will build on the fundamentals established by Askou, adding his own ideas to the team's approach. "We will still try to be constructive, playing with the ball, having deep runs and trying to attack the box of the opponent in our way," Johansson said.

As Motherwell prepares for the Conference League, the team's focus remains on building on last season's success. With Johansson at the helm, the Steelmen are poised to continue their possession-based style, aiming to dominate games and make a strong run in the competition.