"Half of them think it can be done with 10 percent less"

INTERVIEWS A happy Jan Vertonghen spoke to Sporza after the game against Silkeborg, but he was also stern. After halftime, the ancien saw a lot go wrong. "It's incredible: we didn't hold a ball, put poor pressure and left the center open all the time," Vertonghen said.


"We absolutely wanted to go through in Europe, me too. Financially it helps the club, but also the experience for the youngsters is very nice. If you have a setback at the weekend, you can try to take a boost in Europe. In every respect this qualification is great, also for Belgian soccer.

Why the difference before and after the break? "In the first half, we play solidly and have control. Then that red card falls. It's a phenomenon in soccer. Then half of the players thinks they can do 10 percent less. Tasks are forgotten. You give the ball to them. It's incredible: we didn't hold a ball, put poor pressure and left the center open all the time. Then they have their qualities, especially on this pitch. Because they really can play soccer. They got at least four good, played-out chances in the second half. That's not good."