Club Brugge expected to field familiar faces in Eindhoven
Hans Vanaken and former Ajax winger Carlos Forbs are among the players tipped to start, with Club Brugge reportedly unlikely to experiment.
UnconfirmedThis report is based on Dutch media speculation and has not been confirmed by the clubs or players involved.
Club Brugge are expected to select an experienced-looking side for their appearance in Eindhoven, with VI reporting that major experiments are unlikely. Yann Sommer is projected to start in goal, while the Belgian champions could use a back four made up entirely of academy graduates.
Brandon Mechele and Jorne Spileers are the anticipated central-defensive pairing. Young full-backs Kyriani Sabbe and Joaquin Seys are expected to complete the defence, giving Club Brugge a homegrown unit in front of Sommer.
Captain Hans Vanaken, who spent part of his youth career in PSV’s academy, is forecast to line up in midfield alongside Freddie Potts and Hugo Vetlesen. Former Ajax player Carlos Forbs is among the likely attacking starters, together with Jan Virgili and German striker Nicolò Tresoldi. VI describes Tresoldi as being in strong European form.
The full predicted XI listed by the outlet is Sommer; Sabbe, Spileers, Mechele, Seys; Potts, Vanaken, Vetlesen; Forbs, Tresoldi and Virgili. As a projected team rather than a confirmed selection, the line-up remains subject to change before kick-off.
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- Vlaamse pers verwacht geen experimenten in Brugse basiself in Eindhoven— VI Keuken Kampioen Divisie
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