K.R.C. Genk face a tough challenge on Sunday evening in the Jupiler Pro League with a trip to Club Brugge. The team of head coach Jess Thorup aims to finally secure its first away win of the season at the Jan Breydelstadion.
Genk currently sit ninth in the standings with nine points from six matches. The Limburgers are yet to win on the road this campaign, with two draws and one defeat. Top scorer Rafiu Durosinmi, who has five goals already, will be key to providing the necessary firepower. Their last outing, a 1-1 draw against Gent, showed resilience but also a lack of cutting edge to secure victories.
Opponents Club Brugge, led by Ivan Leko, are in a stronger position. The Blue-Black are third with fifteen points and have won all three of their home matches. They also come off a 3-1 victory against Antwerp. Genk's defence, which has conceded nine goals this season, will therefore be severely tested.
The exact starting lineups were not yet known at the time of writing. Thorup must decide whether to stick with the recent formula or make changes following the draw with Gent. The squad's fitness can be tracked on our injuries page.
The match kicks off on Sunday evening. A win would give Genk a significant boost in the league table, which you can always view live on our standings page. The next fixture on the schedule is already in the fixtures.
This story first appeared at VoetbalPrimeur.be
