Antwerp won 2-0 this weekend against Union Saint-Gilloise. With Tjaronn Chery involved in both goals.
Antwerp have had a very eventful summer. After a disappointing season that saw the club fail in the Belgian Cup final and finish last in the Champions Play-offs, many changes have been made.
First, the departure of the coach Mark Van Bommel. Although the Dutchman only stayed two seasons at the head of the Great Old, he allowed it to return to the top with a Cup-Championship double in his first year.
Jonas De Roeck replaced Van Bommel. The young coach thus found himself facing a major challenge: preparing the team as best he could while the squad was undergoing major changes.
Tjaronn Chery, first major transfer of the Antwerp transfer window
Very early in the transfer window, Antwerp announced the arrival of a player who is totally unknown in Belgian football: Tjaronn CheryThe 36-year-old attacking midfielder signed as a free agent.
Chery has travelled a lot during his career: in addition to the Netherlands, he has also played in Turkey, England, China and Israel. Of course, the CV of the Surinamese international is far from being comparable to that of Vincent Janssen or Dennis Praet, but since the start of the season he has shown himself to be a very important link for Antwerp.
Already essential?
Undisputed starter since the beginning of the season, Tjaronn Chery has already scored 3 goals and given 1 assist. In addition to his statistical contribution, he is currently largely dependent on offensive animation.
With good speed despite his age, Chery also has very good vision of the game and a devastating left foot. Just look at his cross that led to Antwerp’s first goal this Sunday, and what about his volley that left Anthony Moris with no chance.
So, Antwerp decided to make Tjaronn Chery one of the experienced guides of a team in full mutation, where young shoots, confirmed players and thirty-somethings rub shoulders. A nice poker move, rather strange, which for the moment is bearing fruit.
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