Celtic’s next Champions League opponents in turmoil as raging Club Brugge chairman storms into dressing room
Club Brugge are in turmoil ahead of facing Celtic after the chairman slammed his players for surrendering a two-goal lead.
And now manager Nicky Hayen is in the firing line after being blasted by Belgian international defender Hugo Siquet, who has added to the gloom by hitting out over a lack of game time. The Belgians are next up for Brendan Rodgers' side as they head to Glasgow later this month for a Champions League showdown. But tensions reached boiling point last weekend after Brugge were held to a 2-2 draw by bottom club Beerschot despite being two goals up.
That has only compounded an indifferent start to the season, and Belgian media have reported Club Brugge chairman Bart Verhaeghe was so angry, he stormed into the dressing room after the match to remind the players of their responsibilities and was reportedly 'furious' after the game. Now young defender Siquet has publicly criticised boss Hayen for a lack of game opportunities despite the club splashing out £3million to land him during the summer from Freiburg.
He said: "The situation for me is not good and mentally it is very difficult. I try to give everything for the club and I will continue to do so until the last moment, but I get little in return. I have the right mentality, I think I show a lot of maturity and when I get my chance, I will be ready and seize it."