The Elsner era began with a frustrating split against OHL (2-2, with a return from the Louvanistes in the last moments), on October 16. It continues, two months later, with a trip to Marc Brys’ men. The opportunity for the Liège coach to take stock.
“We obviously cannot be completely satisfied, he explains. But this period allowed us to reflect and draw the right conclusions. We want to install values that are a little stronger in the long term, a greater capacity for resistance and a winning mentality. It takes time and it’s a long process, but I think we’re on the right track. “
The first half against Antwerp, perhaps the best since the start of the season, gives cause for optimism. “There was constant pressure on the ball carrier and we continuously embarrassed the opponent. We managed to create chances. But we have to be more efficient, although I was very happy that we can scoring three goals last Sunday. Overall, what we came up with before the break was successful and looks like the face we have to show all the time. But that positive face is marred by slack shots, which last too long. And where We take it in. In those moments, we show another face, the opposite of the first. We become an ordinary team, without races or intensity. But we are masters of this situation: it is we who decide which face we wants to show.”
And what Luka Elsner saw this week, despite the postponement of the match against Beerschot, reassures him on this point. “The level of requirement was high, I would say even higher. I felt a team that did not want to relax. If we manage to reproduce that for 95 minutes on Sunday, we will win games.”
