Racing Genk paid a heavy price for their cautious approach against Union, and coach Jess Thorup is now feeling the heat. The Limburg side lost 1-0 and walked away with nothing.
A Change of Shape
For this match, Genk abandoned their usual 4-3-3 and set up in a 5-3-2 to shore up the defence. The idea was to prioritise solidity, but the plan backfired. The system brought no points, and it did not even produce a shot on target worth mentioning.
Questions for the Coach
Defensive planning can be a sound choice, but only if it delivers results. In this case, the tactical gamble failed to create chances at the other end, and the outcome has left Thorup under growing scrutiny. Each setback like this makes the questions about his approach louder.
Source: www.hln.be
