Mechelen’s winless streak continues, despite a good start to the match against Standard. Besnik Hasi regrets the lack of efficiency of his team.
“Of our first three or four chances, one or two absolutely had to go in. We had control, but the circulation of the ball should have been faster to create more opportunities,” regretted Besnik Hasi post-match. “After the break, the freshness was no longer there, and our decisions in the final third of the pitch left something to be desired.”
The Malinois coach points to the main cause of this result: missed opportunities. “We lost points from the start of the match. I can’t blame the players for a lack of desire, but the quality is lacking. If we compare with two months ago, we are showing less creativity in the final third and flank changes are less effective.”
Hasi highlights the impact of injuries on his squad, but also the need for new reinforcements. “The injured will not return in two weeks. Without new recruits, it will become complicated. The club is working on certain profiles, and I hope that these new players will arrive at the beginning of January. But for now, there are still uncertainties. “
The KVM coach then showed himself to be realistic. “We are still judged on the game of two months ago, but this team has changed. The automatisms are no longer the same.”
He then concluded with a small dig sent to Standard. “That doesn’t mean we have to take a defensive approach like Standard. That’s not our style, and it would be impossible for us.”
