Club Brugge Midfielder Hans Vanaken Views Celtic as Easiest Remaining Champions League Opponent
As Celtic prepare to face Club Brugge in the Champions League this evening, the Belgian side’s midfielder, Hans Vanaken, has made a candid admission about the fixture. In an interview with De Standaard, Vanaken revealed that he views the match against Celtic as the most straightforward of their remaining Champions League encounters.
“Of the remaining matches, this is the least difficult on paper,” Vanaken stated. “If we want to be in the top 24, we will have to win at least one more match. This could be the decisive one.”
Vanaken’s assessment is likely to be met with a mixture of surprise and determination from the Celtic camp. Brendan Rodgers’ side has struggled in the Champions League thus far, but they will undoubtedly be eager to prove Vanaken wrong and cause an upset against Club Brugge.
The Belgian midfielder, who also serves as Club Brugge’s captain, has a deep appreciation for the Champions League and the electric atmosphere it generates. His comments suggest that he is relishing the prospect of facing Celtic and exploiting what he perceives as their vulnerabilities.
Celtic will need to be at their best to counter Vanaken’s optimism and secure a positive result against Club Brugge. The match promises to be an intriguing encounter, with both sides eager to claim a crucial victory in their quest for Champions League progression.