A small downside though: the trip to Bruges for the “return” round against Cercle is already arriving this Sunday afternoon (4 p.m.). If the package of the two Danes is not recorded, there is no room for optimism in Neerpede. Brian Riemer wants to avoid the scenario of a relapse, which would then put an end to the playoffs of two of his executives.
This Saturday, Schmeichel and Dreyer will carry out a test during the final training session before leaving for Bruges. The chances of a package are strong, before this last deadline.
Coosemans to return to the Jan Breydelstadion
If Schmeichel has to withdraw, there will be no suspense for his replacement: Colin Coosemans will play, after replacing the Dane on Wednesday. He will return to the Jan Breydelstadion where he played around forty matches between 2010 and 2012. But with the Club colors.
Despite his media outing in a Danish newspaper, Mads Kikkenborg will not be propelled into the Anderlecht goal. Neither Sunday nor in the rest of these playoffs. The staff does not consider him ready. He still has to digest the gap between a small club in the Danish championship and a team that is playing for the title in a tougher competition.
A headache on the wings without Dreyer
In case of absence of Dreyer on Sunday, Riemer will have to rack his brains. Amuzu could start, but the staff wants to avoid making him accumulate minutes too quickly after his long absence. The hour of play he got on Wednesday was not planned.
Stroeykens is less attractive on a flank, but Riemer may not have many other choices. He remains Angulo, but he performs better coming off the bench for the moment.
Hazard is out for a long time and the staff does not want to burn the Degreef promise in the playoffs. Verschaeren has already helped out in this position, but he is still uncertain for Sunday. He too will take a test on Saturday in training. If he is declared fit, it won't be yet to start the match anyway.
