Maxim De Cuyper was satisfied with the team's work delivered against Lugano. Thanks to the 2-0 win, Blauw-Zwart is sure of European soccer after the winter. The group win is also still within reach.
"Job done and that was also the most important thing today. Especially on a difficult pitch against a difficult opponent, the way is not of the utmost importance. We managed to keep the zero and that is the job of the team, it starts up front. Very cliché, but it is true. Everyone did their job in ball loss and ran the necessary meters which are not always nice. Just kept the three points at home and be sure of going through in Europe. On to Sunday!"
This weekend already follows the derby against Cercle. "Sunday the result is what counts. Six weeks from now, no one will remember how we played. It's the points that count and if that's in a slightly ugly way, so be it. The derby will be similar to Union, although they play more direct. It is very clear how they play, we will have to be ready. Let's hope this match gives us confidence going into Sunday. If we don't take points there, it's starting all over again. Hopefully we can continue the line."
The players are already giving everything during the week not only to get results in Europe. "Everyone is sharp at training, because we know that's where it starts. If you already don't bring it at training, you won't do it in the match. This does not take away any pressure, the matches in the league are equally important. Here it's every match of must. Whether you're through in Europe doesn't change things. Every match is with full gusto and a lot of grinta. Whether it's in the league or European, the intensity has to be there. It's as important to go through in Europe as it is to play well in the league and take points. That's the situation we're in now." (KN)