Jong Genk is seeking its first win of the season in the Challenger Pro League on Sunday. After a disappointing 1-4 loss to KAS Eupen, the U23 team will face Club Luik. Coach Igor De Camargo can count on three notable players from the first team.
What's happening at Jong Genk?
Yaimar Medina, Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, and Robin Mirisola will start for Jong Genk on Sunday. The trio regularly started for the first team last season but now needs to get minutes with the reserves.
Why is this important for K.R.C. Genk?
Medina seems to be behind Joris Kayembe in the pecking order for the A-team. Mirisola will have to compete with Aaron Bibout and Rafiu Durosinmi, while Jerry Afriyie was recently signed as a new striker.
What's next?
Mirisola will have the chance to regain his match rhythm with Jong Genk. Adedeji-Sternberg is also a notable name in the lineup. The winger was linked to Club Brugge and Ajax this summer, but a transfer ultimately fell through due to Genk's asking price of over ten million euros. Adedeji-Sternberg has not played for the A-team this season yet. K.R.C. Genk currently sits 8th in the Jupiler Pro League with 4 points from 3 games, having scored 8 goals and conceded 8, with a recent form of DWL.
