The departure of Wouter Vrancken could not bring about a turnaround either, KRC Genk suffered its fourth defeat in a row at Anderlecht. But unlike the painful 4-1 against Cercle Brugge, the team showed itself to be combative. But a wonderful curl from Verschaeren and a very mediocre third quarter of the match left the … Read more
Wednesday morning, B-field behind the Cegeka Arena. The Genk A-team dances, coos and flies during an almost two-hour training. Coach Wouter Vrancken looks on with amusement and finishes as referee during a penalty shootout. Vrancken led the training on Wednesday, his last. — © Dick Demey For those who are not aware of what is … Read more
Domenico Olivieri, Michel Ribeiro and Eddy Vanhemel are completing the season at KRC Genk after the departure of Wouter Vrancken. That means they have the lead for three games. Or four, in case Genk finishes the Champions’ Play-offs in fifth place and still has to complete a European jump-off in front of its own audience … Read more
Wouter Vrancken is no longer trainer of KRC Genk. Did you see that break coming, Johan? “Not really. On Wednesday afternoon he was still on the training field and that same evening he was suddenly gone. A very strange situation. Something must have been simmering between Vrancken and the board for a long time. It … Read more
Wouter Vrancken on Thursday morning at his farewell. — © Sven Dillen Genk – The divorce between KRC Genk and Wouter Vrancken is now also official. The club issued an official announcement, which also confirmed that Domenico Olivieri, Michel Ribeiro and Eddy Vanhemel will be responsible for coaching the group for the final matches of … Read more
The relationship between Wouter Vrancken and the board of KRC Genk had cooled for some time. After a brilliant first season, in which Genk produced refreshing football under Vrancken and ended up one minute shy of the national title, the performances in the second year remained below expectations. © Sven Dillen Difficult season After the … Read more
Jong Genk lost 5-2 to Anderlecht’s reserves on Wednesday. The Genkies made it 0-2 through Faissal Al Mazyani and the Japanese Naoki Kumata, but before half time the Scot Robbie Ure equalized. After the break, Tudor and Baouf extended the Brussels lead. In the final phase, Tajouart recorded the 5-2 final score from the spot … Read more
© BELGIUM Genk/Ghent – Will coach Wouter Vrancken exchange KRC Genk for AA Gent after this season? The opportunity is real, although a number of important obstacles must first be removed. Marnik Geukens, Koen Van Uytvange and Yanko Beeckman Yesterday at 8:00 PM There has been some noise in the relationship between Wouter Vrancken and … Read more
© BELGIUM Brugge – “Very disappointed,” Wouter Vrancken described his feeling after the heavy defeat (4-1) at Cercle. “All week we emphasized the fact that without intensity we would have no chance. Yet that is exactly what we were missing here.” “It’s all in your head,” the Genk coach put his finger on the wound. … Read more
That is easier said than done against coach Muslic’s enthusiastic team, his Genk colleague realizes. “A lot of respect for the way in which he makes it difficult for every opponent with Cercle,” said Vrancken. “You have to put your foot next to theirs in terms of intensity. You won’t make it with a few … Read more
