Standard keeps Vincent Euvrard in his post as coach despite a difficult run of results and growing frustration among supporters at Sclessin. Voetbalkrant reported that the club leadership is standing by the manager following a painful run of twelve matches without a victory.
Frustration Grows Over Tactical Choices and Deficiencies
The team sits in a difficult sporting position after collecting zero points from their last twelve matches in league play. Supporters have voiced growing discontent over a perceived lack of courage and conviction on the pitch, alongside criticism of Euvrard’s tactical choices. Defensively, vulnerabilities have also cost the team dearly. Standard conceded a goal from a set-piece situation for the fourth match during their recent encounter against Genk.
Club Management Backs Long-Term Rebuild
Despite the negative momentum, club officials insist that the ongoing sporting rebuild requires patience. Sportief directeur Marc Wilmots operates under strict financial limitations, focusing recruitment on affordable players with growth potential. The current squad relies heavily on young prospects, acquisitions from lower foreign divisions, and players working their way back from long-term injuries. According to reporting from Sudinfo, Euvrard retains sufficient backing within the dressing room, with the playing group choosing not to abandon their manager.
Four Crucial Fixtures Determine Immediate Future
Euvrard’s safety at the club remains conditional on an upturn in form over the coming weeks. Standard faces a vital block of four fixtures that will test the coach’s remaining credit. The team hosts Kortrijk and Beveren in fixtures where six points are expected, followed by a match against Lommel and a cup fixture away at La Louvière. Four consecutive victories could restore calm in Liège, but any further dropped points threaten to intensify the pressure on the technical staff.
Next Match Fixture Details
Standard will look to correct its trajectory when domestic league action resumes at Sclessin. The club prepares to host Kortrijk in their upcoming Belgian league fixture.
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