The coach had just given training on the beautiful lawn of the King Baudouin Stadium with a full group. Christian Burgess, who was injured against Anderlecht on Sunday, was indeed there and could hold his place this Thursday. “He trained throughout the session and is fitexplained the unionist T1. He received an injection to ease the pain and the question is how he will react. We will make a decision tomorrow but the first feeling is positive.”
And generally speaking, the feeling is also positive in the group which leaves with a small psychological advantage after beating Antwerp twice two weeks ago. Even if nervousness is part of this kind of historic moment. “We are not like Messi who plays finals every season. It must be something special and so it's normal to feel the adrenaline. Pressure is part of being human. It is not the right choice to take this final as a totally normal thing. The most important thing will be to find the balance between calm and concentration. If we find the right balance, we will have a good chance of winning the match.”
In the event of victory, the Union would win its third Belgian Cup in its history after those won in 1913 and 1914… “We have the chance to write a page in the history of the club, concluded Alex Blessin. The last title was a long time ago, I wasn't born (smile). We have a responsibility to the fans, the club and to ourselves. When I heard there will be 20,000 Union fans, it's fantastic. You have to seize this unique opportunity while having fun.”
