Cercle Brugge aim to use the Belgian Cup as a catalyst to reverse their poor league form this Friday.
The club currently sits 18th in the Jupiler Pro League with just three points from eight matches. Their recent run is a concern, having failed to win any of their last five league games. The most recent setback was a 1-2 home defeat to Anderlecht last Saturday, where Manneh scored a consolation goal.
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The winless streak started with a 0-1 loss to Lommel United and a 0-3 home defeat to Gent. It was followed by a 1-1 draw at OH Leuven and a 2-3 loss at Charleroi, where Dante Vanzeir and Steve Ngoura found the net. The cup now presents an opportunity for a reset.
The midfield pivot consisted of Le Roux and Hannes Van der Bruggen, supporting an attacking trio of Manneh, Akinsola and Steve Ngoura. Whether the manager rotates his squad for Hasselt is not yet clear. The full squad is available for selection.
Gilloise, who are fourth in the table. The coming weeks are therefore key for their season.
