UNION SAINT-GILLOISE boss Karel Geraerts insists they’re determined for brand new gamers earlier than they face Rangers subsequent week within the Champions League, after eight gamers left the membership in the summertime.
Rangers face the historic Belgian membership who would have received their first title since 1931 final season by 5 factors if the Belgian championship had been determined by factors tally.
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As an alternative, they misplaced within the title play-offs to Membership Brugge.
Since then they’ve misplaced Belgium’s prime scorer Deniz Undav, who returned to Brighton following his profitable mortgage spell.
They usually have additionally offered key Danish worldwide midfielder Casper Nielsen to Brugge and allowed defender Matthew Sorinola to affix Swansea Metropolis, in addition to releasing one other six gamers.
And new boss Geraerts insists they want new blood, regardless of his facet handing Rangers an ominous warning of their final sport by thrashing Feyenoord 4-0 of their last pleasant earlier than the beginning of their league season in opposition to Sint-Truiden this weekend.
He stated: “It’s clear that we nonetheless have to strengthen and I’m in dialogue with the board for that.
“It ought to occur shortly.
“When a participant like Casper Nielsen leaves the membership then he needs to be changed.
“We’ll want numerous gamers this season with European soccer too.
“Hopefully, there will probably be no additional departures. The gamers presently on the membership really feel good and are motivated to fulfill the challenges that await the staff this season.
“Pre-season has been good. We’ve got additionally drawn in opposition to Brighton and Sporting Lisbon.
“Crucial factor for me was that I used to be in a position to combine numerous youthful gamers into the squad.”
