“Things can still go wrong” – Super Eagles star’s transfer threatening to derail Genk’s title charge

The Smurfs have been the very best workforce in Belgium for the reason that begin of the marketing campaign however all their good works are about to be flushed down the drain

Retired Belgian ahead Marc Degryse has raised issues that the departure of Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu may have an effect on KRC Genk’s bid to say their first Jupiler League title since 2019.

Genk had been the ultimate by the size and breadth of Belgium within the first half of the season, successful all however one among 15 league matches performed between September 11 and January twenty ninth this 12 months.

Onuachu was the very best of the lot throughout that interval. The Tremendous Eagles striker netted 16 objectives as Genk cruised to the highest of the desk and in direction of the membership’s fifth league title.

However Genk allowed Onuachu to go away for Southampton on switch deadline day, whereas the Blue and Whites introduced his compatriot Tolu Arokodare from Amiens as his substitute.

Genk has smiled to the financial institution with a internet revenue of €13 million from that deal however the membership’s performances on the pitch have taken a little bit of successful.

Wouter Vrancken’s males have gained solely one among three video games performed since Onuachu left and on the weekend they suffered their first house defeat of the season – a 1-0 reverse to Antwerp.

And former Genk striker Marc Degryse fears it could be the start of the desk toppers’ collapse.

What has been stated? 

“Onuachu’s departure should still increase doubts,” Degryse advised Het Laatste Nieuws.

“Wouter Vrancken gained’t say it, however you possibly can’t be blind to that. Even when they deserved at the very least a degree on Sunday and will have even gained.

“You need to cope with Samatta as a result of he has develop into a starter now. However he won’t develop into Onuachu.

“It’s extra as much as Genk to hope that Arokodare finds his bearings rapidly. Till the play-offs, issues can nonetheless go mistaken for Genk.

“As a result of within the meantime, the Union has made additional progress. For those who see how they introduced themselves in Bruges… They’ve charisma, conviction, and high quality. Genk will nonetheless have rather a lot to do. The Union certainly has fewer issues with the departure of Vanzeir, whereas the dropping Onuachu may value Genk factors.”

Genk stay first on the league standings however solely six factors now separate the smurfs and second-place Union Saint-Gilloise.