Bob Faesen is reporting that Thorsten Fink will go with Hendrik van Crombrugge in goal to start the season. Despite Genk having spent money on a new goalkeeper, the German head coach believes it is too early to introduce a new man in goal. As a result, new signing Tobias Lawal, now formerly of LASK in Austria, will have to be patient. It is likely that, unless van Crombrugge makes himself undroppable, the Austrian will get a chance to show what he can do at some point this season.
The former Anderlecht goalkeeper had a similar experience last season. He was first choice until Fink opted to return to Mike Penders, who had started the first few games of the season. Since that change, Penders was the sides number one and van Crombrugge was playing back-up. The club clearly values his experience, having given the goalkeeper a new deal a few months ago. Originally Genk had been hoping that Penders would return for another spell, but Chelsea decided to keep him and will loan him out to their sister club Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
Genk open their campaign against Club Brugge on Sunday.
GBeNeFNย |ย Ben Jackson
