2023-11-09 13:11:00
A trip to Antwerp is never an easy task, and it is perhaps with this reading grid that part of Carl Hoefkens’ press conference this Thursday followingnoon should be understood. Asked regarding his group’s reaction following the draw once morest Mechelen, coach Rouche explained: “It’s an incredible group, one of the strongest I’ve known, as a player or coach.”
Important clarification: Hoefkens is not talking regarding purely technical or individual qualities, but regarding mental qualities, and frankness too. “The way they fight together, in complicated moments, is remarkable. They dare to talk to each other, to say everything, to each other or to me. I like it when players raise their voices. They are able to talk regarding their weaknesses. There is a real desire to move forward.”
A final test for Fossey
In Antwerp, Standard will try to move forward, following a defeat and a draw and while the schedule promises to be tough ( once morest Genk, Club Bruges, Anderlecht in the Cup and in the championship then once morest Charleroi). “The schedule is not easy, but it is not complicated,” said the technician. We are not far from these teams in the rankings. Everything is open and this will allow you to situate yourself.”
Marlon Fossey, hit in the knee once morest Mechelen (direct hit), is the only doubtful player. “It is still too early to say whether he is out or not. We will do one more test before the match and then we will make the decision.” Nathan Ngoy, absent once morest Mechelen, and Moussa Djenepo, unwell and replacing, will be 100%. Will they still be holders? This is one of the questions that will occupy the end of the preparation for a match that is often difficult to manage for the Rouches.
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