KAA Gent secured a dominant 4-0 victory against RSC Anderlecht, extending their strong run to 25 points from a possible 27 in the league standings. However, the celebrations were tempered by an injury to winger Michel Ange Balikwisha, who sustained a muscle problem during a match against Sporting Braga, voetenbalprant.com reported.
Rik De Mil Applauds Complete Performance After Anderlecht Rout
Rik De Mil praised his squad for delivering an efficient response following defeats against Rochefort and Sporting Braga. Speaking after the four-goal shutout, the manager expressed satisfaction with how his players executed tactical plans practiced on the training pitch. “This is a nearly perfect evening, where we keep a zero and give a nice answer after two losses, we are efficient and stay at the top of the standings,” De Mil stated. “After the week we had, I am very happy with the three points. It feels good to make the goals that we practiced so much on training. Our group can take hits, that was still waiting to see if we could do that.”
Michel Ange Balikwisha Faces Spell on Sidelines With Muscle Injury
The primary concern for the technical staff centers on Balikwisha, who was forced off the field during Thursday’s match against Sporting Braga following a heavy challenge from defender Barisic. Further medical testing confirmed a muscle injury, preventing the winger from featuring in the weekend fixture. “Balikwisha? It concerns a muscle injury. We tested him, but it didn’t go,” De Mil said. “Hopefully we are not missing him for weeks. I hope he is back playable next week.”
Squad Impact and Playing Time Leading Up to Treatment Room
Since arriving at KAA Gent, Balikwisha has logged 566 minutes of playing time, which includes four starts in domestic competition. His contributions have provided crucial width and attacking depth for a side sitting at the summit of the table. With the team maintaining domestic momentum, the coaching staff hopes to avoid an extended absence for the forward.
KAA Gent returns to competitive action in the coming week as the league schedule continues.
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