Club Brugge is in great form but there is now a short winter break on Belgian pitches. According to analyst Wim De Coninck, this rest period suits the national champion. The accumulation of matches began to cause fatigue.
Club Brugge is still active on three fronts, in the league, cup and Champions League. Bruges is therefore hyper-ambitious. Nicky Hayen and others now have two weeks to recharge their batteries. More than necessary, according to De Coninck.
Calme mental
In January, Bruges will have to start again. “In fact, for Westerlo, who played well, it is regrettable that he did not take points. We feel that it is time to rest mentally. The concentration seemed a little less due to the accumulation of all the matches I believe that rest and reconstruction are necessary for the Blauw and Zwart.
Because the month of January will be difficult for Club Bruges, with the championship and the Champions League. There is therefore great fear that the two weeks of rest will not be enough. De Coninck thinks a drop in form is possible. The schedule is indeed very busy.
“I don’t think it will provide enough rest for the players. Coaches always want to give a physical boost at that time.”
What will Hayen do?
Winter training has already been canceled, but what will Hayen do with the selection and the busy schedule? “It creates a double feeling. On the one hand, we want to rest, on the other, we want the group to be ready for the home stretch towards the play-offs. Especially if we take into account the number of injured players, consultation within the staff will be very important in the weeks to come.
