Cercle Brugge is heading to the derby on Sunday against Club Brugge, but Lars Friis realizes that his team is facing a particularly tough task. The coach sees stronger team play and the arrival of assistant coach Danijel Milicevic as extra trump cards to counter the reigning champion.
Friis asks Cercle Brugge to stand up as a team
Cercle Brugge has not lost after two matchdays, with a league standing of 11th in the Jupiler Pro League, 2 points, 0W-2D-0L from 2 games, and a recent form of DD. On the opening day, the Association picked up a point after a difficult match on the field of Standard. A week later, a spectacular comeback followed at home against STVV, which ended in a 3-3 draw.
Danijel Milicevic brings experience to the bench
Friis will also receive reinforcement in his staff on Sunday. Danijel Milicevic joined the technical staff as an assistant coach this week and will take a place on the bench in the derby. The former crowd favorite of KAA Gent brings experience as a player and coach in Belgian football.
The goal is clear
For Cercle Brugge, the goal is clear: to continue the unbeaten start against the champion. Friis expects a team that plays as a whole and takes on the fight with the necessary passion, while Milicevic will sit next to him on the bench for the first time as an assistant. With 5 goals scored and 5 goals conceded, and 4 points behind leaders Club Brugge KV, Cercle Brugge must give everything to take points against the reigning champion.
The next match
Cercle Brugge's next match is against Charleroi on February 13, 2027, but first, the team must focus on the derby against Club Brugge. With the help of Danijel Milicevic and a strong team performance, Cercle Brugge hopes to achieve a good result.
