The absence of Ruud Vormer allowed Mats Rits to indulge as an attacking midfielder. The Antwerp native infiltrated well and helped create a threat against STVV.
"I myself played a little higher today. That was ago from the end of last season. It suits me, I like doing that. I can be found more up front and I run deeper than on the six. I can also enjoy that. We knew we had to raise the level of play, but a game often depends on the small details. We played against a fortress a lot in recent weeks. That's going to be low, you saw that against Mouscron and today against STVV as well. As long as it stays 0-0, it's a very tough match. If you can score early, you break that wall and get space to play yourself. With today's win, we are taking another good step forward. In other years we often won 1-0 as well. The clean sheets are very important for us, just for the feeling in the group. When we have the lead, we know that the three points are within reach if we keep playing with concentration. We have to see what's wrong with Ruud now. He is important for us, everyone knows that. But everyone is ready to play on Tuesday."
