Club Brugge faces midfield shortage for Anderlecht match

Club Brugge manager Ivan Leko must find a replacement for midfielder Freddie Potts for the upcoming match against Anderlecht. Potts is serving a suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season during a match against Zulte Waregem.

Potts has been a key figure for the team, contributing to defense, build-up play, and offensive transitions. Leko expressed disappointment regarding the yellow card, noting it occurred sixty meters from the goal in a match the team won 2-4.

Several tactical options are being considered to fill the void:

• Félix Lemaréchal: Viewed as a logical replacement, though he offers a more technical and attacking profile compared to Potts. • Lynnt Audoor: A youth academy product with a similar profile to Potts who previously played the position during a loan at KV Kortrijk. • Cheveyo Tsawa: A 19-year-old option, though a debut against Anderlecht would be a significant challenge. • Gianluca Okon-Engstler: A physical defensive midfielder from Club NXT. • Tactical shifts: Leko could also deploy Romeo Vermant and Nicolo Tresoldi together in a more attacking setup, though this would require altering his preferred system.