Club Brugge's Supercup hopes rest on three Red Devils, Onyedika out

In the chilly Bruges stadium, Club Brugge prepares for the Supercup clash with Union Saint‑Gilloise, fielding three Belgium Red Devils – Youri Vanaken, Hans Mechele and Senne Seys – while midfielder Onyedika remains sidelined with illness. The Belgian side hopes the experience of the World Cup veterans will offset the loss.

The news is largely positive for Club Brugge ahead of the Supercup, as Vanaken, Mechele and Seys form the core of the lineup, each having featured for Belgium at the World Cup.

Onyedika, however, will not travel to the match because he is ill, leaving a gap in the squad.

The midfielder is expected to move to Frankfurt once he recovers, according to the club's plans.

Club Brugge's reliance on three national team regulars underscores the importance of international experience in a domestic trophy showdown.