In the Conference League, Club Brugge will visit Molde FK on Thursday evening. That will happen with Ronny Deila at the helm as head coach. The Norwegian has saved his skin after the victory over KRC Genk, although his long-term future is still in question.
After the painful defeats against RSC Anderlecht and Union SG, Deila’s job was already hanging by a thread. In the end, however, he managed to save himself with a much-needed victory on the field of Genk. Moreover, Deila made some tactical interventions in the Cegeka Arena that this time turned out in his favor.
In addition, the Norwegian was fortunate that circumstances played in his favor. After all, Blauw-Zwart changed coaches three times last season, which does not exactly promote stability. Moreover, it results in additional costs. The board was therefore not inclined to change coaches again quickly.
Departure after season
In addition, the timing is not exactly ideal for a coaching change. The season is gradually approaching its climax and few suitable candidates are eager to take over again. After the departure of Rik De Mil, the internal alternatives for temporary takeover are also limited at Blauw-Zwart.
It therefore appears that Deila will finish the season in Bruges. But it may end there. In the podcast ‘Clubhouse’, transfer watcher Sacha Tavolieri reveals that the people of Bruges will still say goodbye to the Norwegian head coach after the season.
Trainers market is being explored
Of course, the results may change in the coming weeks. With an impressive end to the season in the Play-Offs and the Conference League, the club management could reconsider this decision. But at the moment it appears that Club will change head coach again in the summer. Pieter-Jan Calcoen, Club Brugge watcher The newspapaeralso stated that Blauw-Zwart has intensified its exploration of the trainer market.
