- KAA Gent’s manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck denies issues with Nigerian forward Gift Orban, and emphasizes rotational strategy and potential future opportunities
- Orban, 21, may return to the pitch, with Vanhaezebrouck citing examples of experienced players on benches in world football
Hein Vanhaezebrouck, manager of KAA Gent, has played down reports that he has issues with Nigerian forward Gift Orban after keeping him out of the starting lineup in their league matches.
With his rotation strategy that keeps Gift Orban on the bench, the manager has sparked interest within the KAA Gent camp. On Sunday, the Nigerian was an unused substitute in Belgium’s Jupiler Pro League match against Mechelen.
Vanhaezebrouck’s recent move has drawn attention to the Nigerian prodigy and raised concerns about his position and future.
According to reports in Belgium, Orban’s body language on the bench has spoken volumes amid links with Tottenham Hotspurs.
Vanhaezebrouck has been forthright in addressing the situation, acknowledging the intrigue surrounding his strategic decisions.
I am not a coach who immediately calls a disgruntled player to order. There is no problem between Orban and me. But in the meantime, everyone knows that I am a coach who rotates when I can rotate.
Vanhaezebrouck also leaves the door open for Orban’s potential return to the pitch, even suggesting that the 21-year-old may find himself on the bench during the upcoming fixture against Pogon.
Orban is 21, he’s a young guy, his time will really come. In world football there is sometimes an experienced name who sits on the bench every weekend. I’ve seen internationals smash the dug-out out of frustration, Vanhaezebrouck asserted.
I am at Milan to win trophies – Chukwueze
Samuel Chukwueze, AC Milan’s new signing, is eager to make his mark in the club’s history, insisting that he is in Italy to win trophies with the club.
Following protracted talks between both clubs, the Nigeria international joined the Serie A giants from Villarreal.
The process took a long time because Villarreal wanted €35 million, but they eventually accepted €20 million plus another €8 million in add-ons from the Italian giants.