Sébastien Pocognoli, coach of the Union Saint-Gilloise, approached the Conference League with confidence after a successful season and a good recovery. He stressed the importance of each match, while recognizing the high level of the competition. The team hopes to be almost complete, with a final evaluation for Chrisitian Burgess and the assured presence of Sofiane Boufal. Pocognoli insists that the Union is an outsider, but that it is progressing thanks to the experience gained at each meeting. He anticipates an intense match against the PSV, highlighting the similar DNA of Dutch clubs and the Union’s ability to fight for a positive result. Fedde Leysen, the team’s defender, expresses his enthusiasm for returning to Eindhoven, where he started his career, while stressing the goal of winning points. He highlights the strength of the team in the duels, an aspect he believes the PSV does not appreciate.

An important development concerns the integration of Marc Gigera into the European list of the Saint-Gilloise Union. The young player, who shone during the victory against Dendermonde by delivering a decisive pass, was informed of this news by coach Pocognoli. This appointment is a reward for Gigera, who was waiting for her first tenure. Pocognoli expressed his confidence in him, which was confirmed by the player’s enthusiasm. This may surprise the VSP in the upcoming game.

Outside the Union, the fourth day of D1 ACFF confirmed the domination of RAEC Mons, an undefeated leader with a perfect record. Tubize-Braine, his main competitor, is following him closely. The Zebra Elite, third, has a promising season. Virton is fourth, with a strong attack but a more fragile defence. Habay-la-Neuve and the Crossing SchaerbEEK, two promoted, occupy fifth and sixth place respectively. The Union Rochefortoise and Stocka are also present, while the UR Namur is experiencing a difficult season. The U23 of the Union Saint-Gilloise and the RFC Meux had mixed season beginnings.