Ivan Leko banks on confidence ahead of the clash with PSV

Ivan Leko, coach of Club Bruges, will approach the trip to Eindhoven with confidence. Club Bruges secured a 2-4 win at Zulte Waregem and sits on 27 points out of 30 after ten league rounds. The Croatian coach was particularly pleased with his players' performance.

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He highlighted after the match: “We have won nine out of ten league games. It’s exceptional.”

He analysed the victory, stating: “We completely controlled the game, applying a lot of pressure forward and putting in the necessary energy.”

He considered that the first half was one of his best performances of the season.

He admitted that his players eased off a bit after the break.

With a comfortable lead, the Brussels side no longer needed to take unnecessary risks.

The two goals conceded bothered him, but he said he could not be satisfied with those two goals while highlighting his team's good reaction.

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He asserted that the team chose the right moments to strike and scored more than Zulte Waregem.

Offensive efficiency remains one of the main strengths of Club Bruges.

Against PSV, the Brussels side risk paying dearly for their defensive errors.

PSV, the Eindhoven club, impressed this weekend by crushing Willem II 7-0.

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This serves as a serious warning for Club Bruges, which will have to avoid any complacency against a team capable of exploiting the slightest mistake.

Leko insisted: “The first half against Zulte may not have been the most spectacular, but it was one of the best of the season. We must keep this mindset for Wednesday.”

He added: “We know the importance of this match. We must not rest on our achievement against Inter, but play with boldness again. Against PSV, we must dare to take initiatives and give our all.”