Marc Degryse doubts Club de Bruges' ability against Aston Villa

Marc Degryse, former Red Devil, said he is not completely convinced by Club Brugge before their first Champions League match against Aston Villa, scheduled for Tuesday at the Jan Breydelstadion. The Belgian club has twelve points from five matches, while the English have only one point after three Premier League fixtures.

Doubts expressed before the clash

Degryse highlighted that Club Brugge has lost a lot of quality, citing the absence of Christos Tzolis, Aleksandar Stankovic and the injury of defender Joel Ordoñez, which makes it difficult to find the best form. He added that some players of the Blauw en Zwart have not yet managed to convince him, which makes organization crucial.

On the financial side, the Blauw en Zwart have accumulated twelve points in five Pro League matches, showing a good start to the season. This performance contrasts with Aston Villa's situation, which has only one point and no goals after three Premier League fixtures.

The absences weighing on Aston Villa

The summer was marked by the departure of several key players from Villa Park, including Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martínez, Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne, leaving the English club without their contributions. Amadou Onana remains unavailable, further increasing the team's difficulties.

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According to Degryse, Club Brugge can be happy to face Aston Villa at this moment, but he would prioritize organization and refuses to give the ball to the opponent without pressure. He concluded that Club Brugge's collective must play intelligently to hold 90 minutes.

The clash will take place this Tuesday at the Jan Breydelstadion, under the Champions League lights, and will be broadcast live on Belgian sports platforms. Belgian supporters are waiting to see if Club Brugge will be able to answer the doubts expressed by Degryse.

After the kickoff, the performances of both teams will determine whether Villa's reserves will be sufficient or if Club Brugge can confirm its ambition in Europe. The result will give a first glimpse of Club Brugge's form before the rest of the group stage.