Union Saint-Gilloise faces a quick turnaround as they prepare for a Croky cup clash against Charleroi on Wednesday, following their weekend victory over Club Brugge.the first-leg tie presents an immediate challenge as the competition shifts focus from league play. Union manager David Hubert acknowledged the difficulty of the matchup,emphasizing Charleroi’s recent success under manager Hans Cornelis and their prior cup run that included defeating Brugge [[2]].
Hubert Warns of Tough Charleroi Test in Cup Competition
Union will quickly turn their attention to a challenging Croky Cup tie against Charleroi on Wednesday, just days after a significant victory over Club Brugge. The match represents the first leg of the cup competition, with Charleroi having previously eliminated Club Brugge in the quarterfinals.
“It’s a great match ahead of us,” said David Hubert at a press conference. “Something special is at stake. Tomorrow will be crucial if we want to advance. We are playing against a team that is in excellent form.”
Charleroi has won all of its matches under new manager Hans Cornelis, propelling the team to sixth place in the league standings.
“They have confidence, they are a complete team, and they have players who can make a difference,” Hubert continued. “To reach the final, we will have to eliminate a very strong opponent.”
