Yves Vanderhaeghe, the successor of Freyr Alexandersson, will therefore appear against the Hennuyers who will also have to manage a stadium of the Éperons d'Or which is still as special as ever. “The supporters are very enthusiastic, like in Charleroi. But the stadium is smaller, the pitch too, which gives a certain pleasant atmosphere and also difficult for the opponent. Every time I went there, it was a special match”, continues T1.
Last time, De Mil came for his first victory, after his second match at the head of the Zebras. At the last minute thanks to Dari despite conceding an opener. This was a trigger in the minds of the players during these playdowns. And a success to close the year in the same place would bring a similar effect because the Zebras would get closer to the top 6 while definitively extricating themselves from the fight for maintenance.
A virus diminishes the group
They would only be two points behind their record of last year over the entire classic phase. “I don't want to think about that. It's too early. What concerns me is that we are improving our record on the road. We have to be more effective away from Mambourg because we have fewer opportunities than generally at home.”
To achieve this objective, De Mil should be able to count on Heymans, who came out at half-time against the Limburgers, for a back problem. “He trained normally. On the other hand, there is a virus in the locker room. Noah (dragons) and Youssuf (Sylla) are sick. Others have difficulties.”
In addition to being played the day after Christmas, the preparation for the meeting was therefore disrupted. “It's not a problem to play on the 26th. It's more of a shame not to have more time to recover afterwards.” After Kortrijk, the group will only be entitled to a short week of vacation, until January 3. But before thinking about that, it will be necessary to negotiate this trip to Kortrijk well. To offer supporters the best Christmas gift.
gullDaan (Heyman) trained normally.
