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Standard de Liège faces instability and controversy
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Standard de Liège’s recent successes have been overshadowed by defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent league form. Following their Croky Cup qualification, the team suffered a 2-1 defeat against La Gantoise, highlighting a critical weakness in defending set pieces. Statistics indicated that half of the 12 goals conceded so far this season resulted from dead-ball situations. Coach Vincent Euvrard attributed these issues to a lack of precision and a deficit in physical height. Financial and officiating controversies further complicated the period. An upcoming Walloon derby against Sporting Charleroi was played behind closed doors, resulting in estimated losses between 300,000 and 500,000 euros for the club and local businesses. That match also sparked intense backlash following a missed penalty decision in stoppage time. Analysts and former players, including Philippe Albert and Olivier Deschacht, criticized the officiating, with Albert stating, “Either it is unfairness, or it is incompetence.” On the pitch, the team’s struggles intensified with a fourth consecutive league defeat, most recently against Racing Genk. The match was marred by a red card for goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo. Currently sitting in ninth place, the club remains five points behind its early-season objective of reaching the Top 5. Despite the setbacks, Euvrard and Epolo have called for perseverance to address disciplinary and clinical issues. In a recent Croky Cup fixture, Standard de Liège secured a 2-0 victory over FCV Dender to advance to the round of 16. While Euvrard described the qualification as “vital” for European hopes, he noted a “horrible quarter-hour” where the team was overwhelmed. Following this, a 2-1 defeat against KRC Genk left the club with zero points from their last 12 available league matches.
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- 2026-10-26 13:53 UTC Standard de Liège faces instability and controversy
- 2026-10-25 19:13 UTC Standard de Liège faces instability and controversy
- 2026-10-17 10:31 UTC Standard de Liège advances to Croky Cup round of 16
- 2026-10-16 19:02 UTC Standard de Liège club challenges
- 2026-10-13 16:30 UTC Standard de Liège club challenges
- 2026-10-09 16:51 UTC Standard de Liège club challenges
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