K.R.C. Genk is displaying a worrying lack of fight according to former player Marc Degryse. The club sits tenth in the Jupiler Pro League with nine points from seven games, already ten points behind leaders Union St. Gilloise.
Degryse, who played for the club himself, observes an alarming sense of apathy within the squad. "The worst part is that the players don't even seem to mind," the analyst said. That attitude should worry supporters about the team's mental toughness and competitiveness.
The numbers back up the analysis. The 3-0 defeat at Club Brugge last Saturday was the third match in a row without a win. Recent form reads LDDWD, with just one victory in the last five outings. The team has scored thirteen goals and conceded twelve. Top scorer so far is Rafiu Durosinmi with five goals. The full standings show how large the gap to the top has become.
The away trip to Club Brugge was a disaster. Carlos Forbs opened the scoring after fifteen minutes, with Lee Han-beom and Brandon Mechele sealing the deal in the second half. It was a clear signal that Genk is far from the level required to compete at the top. The details of that match and other recent results are available in the stats.
The next chance for redemption comes in just over two weeks when Kortrijk visits. That side currently sits sixteenth. The home game is a must-win to start the climb up the table. The schedule leading to the winter break is on the fixtures page. The coming weeks must show that Degryse's criticism is misplaced and that the fighting spirit is indeed present. The next training session is tomorrow at the club's training ground.
This story first appeared at HLN Voetbal
