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Joachim Van Damme eager to start with the Rouches: ‘I want to play as soon as possible’

Joachim Van Damme has not yet been able to play a minute with Standard since he arrived. The fault of the coronavirus, which he contracted between Mechelen and Liège, and at a level of physical fitness not yet at the top, due to injuries.

“I can train with the group without worry, but I have additional sessions after training”, he explained this Thursday at a press conference, during his presentation. On Sunday, Standard welcomes Mechelen, but it is not certain that he will be in the group. “I want to play as soon as possible, but it’s up to the coach to decide.” From there to give one or the other advice to counter his former team… “I know them well, obviously, but I also know that the coach (Wouter Vrancken) is good at finding fault with the opposition.”

Arrived at Standard to strengthen a sector that lacked size, Van Damme ensures that he was not slowed down by the sporting situation of the Liège club. “It remains a top club, and then we started the year with a 5 out of 9”, he observes.

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