The American and the Colombian arrived from England and therefore needed a work permit in order to be eligible in Belgium. But following Brexit, this kind of formality takes much longer and the two new Standardmen had not received their precious sesame for the reception of the reigning champions.
But since then, Fossey and Alzate have finally received their work permits. They are therefore in order and can be taken into account for the arrival of Seraing.
The preparation for the derby will be a little truncated for Ronny Deila who will recover his internationals later. Tuesday evening, Selim Amallah will still be on the bridge with Morocco once morest Paraguay. For his part, Steven Alzate, who will play tonight once morest Mexico, is not expected in Sclessin before Thursday followingnoon. Finally, Nicolas Raskin left the Diablotins due to illness.