The derby between STVV and KRC Genk will get an extra dimension on Sunday. According to Johan Boskamp, the confrontation is not only sportingly charged, but also the history of trainer Wouter Vrancken plays a role.
Johan Boskamp states in Het Belang van Limburg that the Vrancken competition means more than a regular league match. “For Wouter it would be a nice revenge after his resignation at Genk,” said Boskamp. The Dutch analyst found that dismissal was not correct in itself.
Extra lading
Although Vrancken himself claims that his past plays no role at Genk, Boskamp responds skeptically. “He can say that that no longer plays a role, but I don’t believe that much.”
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According to Boskamp, it is just that personal history that gives the derby extra meaning. “Things like that give the derby just that extra charge. There is more at stake than just those three points,” he explains. The competition also offers STVV the opportunity to recover after two consecutive defeats.
On television
When asked if he will be present in the stadium on Sunday, Boskamp resolutely answers. “No, without LON the fun is off for me.” He thereby refers to the death of his good friend Lon Polleunis, a club icon from STVV. Boskamp indicates that it will follow the match at home on television.
With regard to the result, Boskamp keeps it light. “I think a draw. Do a 5-5 like in Club Brugge-Westerlo,” is his prediction.
The derby between STVV and Genk will be played on Stayen on Sunday. For Vrancken and his team it is an opportunity to take sporting revenge, while Genk wants to keep the connection with the top.
