Ghent is looking for confirmation in Sweden: “Overwintering is very important” | UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/2023

Last weekend in the Jupiler Pro League, Ghent had a hard time at AS Eupen (0-4) and Vanhaezebrouck wants to continue that line in the Swedish capital. “I’ve seen good things, but the match actually only lasted half,” said Vanhaezebrouck at a press moment in Stockholm. “There was a lot of drive and efficiency, but we are talking about a match. Now we have to confirm, both tomorrow and Sunday against KV Mechelen.”

“Djurgårdens IF is a good and solid team without really big stars”, continued the Ghent T1, who has the feeling that his team can now take a three-pointer. “But then we will have to score and stop them.”

In the first leg, Djurgårdens IF scored the only goal of the match on a standing stage. “That usually doesn’t happen to us often, but our problem lies in the communication between us. If someone makes a mistake at such a stage, we miss another player who fixes it. We don’t have great speakers. Last season I was jealous on how Beerschot communicated on the field. Unfortunately, they are now in second class. So nothing is perfect, but we are working on it.”

“Last week’s game showed that we have to be able to handle Djurgardens. Then we lost undeservedly. Fortunately, the game against Eupen was a much-needed boost.”

“Given our 8th place in the Belgian league, which is far too low for Ghent, wintering in Europe is very important. Until now it was insufficient and it has been for a few years.”

“What I notice is that the group radiates too little energy in some matches. Insufficient effort is unacceptable. We have to ask ourselves questions about that.”