Nothing has really changed at Standard since Ivan Leko took over from Carl Hoefkens. What’s more, the Croat even achieves less good results than his dismissed predecessor. Against OH Leuven, without an audience, Leko will make substitutions.
Standard is only a shadow of the top club it once was. The Europe Play-Offs seem to be a long torture for the fans, because after one match day they are as good as eliminated from the final victory.
Lots of substitutions?
They lost 5-1 against AA Gent last week. Yet another disgrace. A number of players showed a lack of effort and Leko will give a number of young players opportunities against OHL. Although he obviously cannot kick everyone out of the team.
“In an ideal scenario we would have to remove the players who do not have the right attitude or the necessary motivation. But you know, as I do, that we are in a difficult situation, especially in certain positions, and we need to restore the balance in the team If you want to be absolutely strict as a coach, then you don’t have enough players…”, he said very striking words.
With young players?
A number of young players may get playing opportunities. Leko also lets them know, but he also warns them.
“I love young players, the grinta and the freshness they can bring. But they have to prove in training that they deserve to play. I tell them: ”the door is open, it’s up to you to have your moment to grab.” Play-off 2 is a good opportunity for them. But they should know that we are not here to offer them anything. It is up to them to show themselves, to put their talent at the service of the team. I wish they would make my choices difficult,” he added.
2024-04-06 07:00:00
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