Vincent Euvrard,the new manager at Standard Liège,faces his first major test this Saturday against Club Brugge. This encounter holds particular meaning for Euvrard, marking a prominent fixture in his early tenure with the club.
Euvrard took the helm at Standard on August 27th, succeeding Mircea Rednic. The upcoming match against Brugge will coincide with his first month in charge, a period he acknowledges has brought increased pressure, despite his personal life remaining largely unchanged.
Speaking at a pre-match press conference, the former Dender coach stated, “I certainly moved to a bigger club by signing with Standard, but my life hasn’t fundamentally changed.” He elaborated that his commute from his home in Zolder to Liège remains the same, and his work intensity is consistent. “I still drive the same amount of time,” he noted, “but the pressure of managing at Standard is different. I challenge myself to win every game,but the external pressure is incomparable.”
“I went to a higher club, but my life has not changed.”
The fixture against Club Brugge represents a significant “poster game” for Euvrard.He reminisced about his formative years in football during the 1990s and 2000s, a golden era when Anderlecht, Standard, and Brugge were the dominant forces in Belgian football. “These matches are even more exciting,” Euvrard commented, “but the concentration in preparation remains the same as if we were facing any other team. These big games bring an extra spark.”
Standard vs. brugge: Euvrard’s Defining Moment
For Euvrard, this high-profile clash evokes a special feeling, given his personal history with these iconic clubs. He recalled that during his youth, the number 16 jersey (referring to Standard) was part of a trio of top teams in the country, alongside the perpetually strong Club Brugge. This historical context adds another layer of intrigue to Saturday’s encounter.
