Christian Burgess, an English defender who plays in the Jupiler Pro League, is known for his play at times at the limit of the rules. He assured Het Laatste Nieuws that he would remain loyal to his spirit of competition, even against formidable opponents in the Champions League such as the Atlético de Madrid or Galatasaray. Burgess, aware of the differences in rules between the Champions League and the Belgian championship, met with the UEFA referees’ department to understand their expectations of behaviour on the ground, particularly as regards communication with the referee and control of emotions. He emphasizes his sense of discipline and his intention to take advantage of this rigour in the Champions League, while remaining aware of the limits of the game.

The summer mercato in Belgium was marked by a large rotation of players, with 24 of the 242 players used on the first day of Jupiler Pro League having left their clubs. This situation, which is common in championships considered to be “stepping stones”, allows clubs to react to the offers of the teams of the major European championships. Sporting Charleroi was particularly affected by these starts, with five of his players leaving. On the other hand, clubs such as the Standard, the Bruges Circle, the RAAL, Leuven and Zulte kept all their players used on the first day.

Promised David, a Canadian Union attacker, expressed his satisfaction at staying at the club, especially after qualifying for the Champions League. He stressed the importance of the atmosphere, his teammates and the sport project in his decision. Despite the interest of several clubs, David remained calm and focused on its development in the Union. He hopes to surpass his statistics from the previous season and contribute to the team’s success in the Champions League, starting with a good match against the PSV Eindhoven.