KAA Gent manager, Hein Vanhaezebrouck, has played down talks that he has issues with Nigerian forward, Gift Orban, after he kept him out of the starting line up in their league matches.
The manager has stirred intrigue within the KAA Gent camp with his rotation strategy that keeps Gift Orban on the bench. The Nigerian was an unused substitute in the Belgium Jupiler Pro League against Mechelen on Sunday.
The recent move by Vanhaezebrouck has brought attention to the Nigerian prodigy and sparked concerns about the young player’s position and future.
Reports in Belgium also suggest that Orban’s body language on the bench has spoken volumes amid links with Tottenham Hotspurs.
Amid the speculation, Vanhaezebrouck has been candid in addressing the situation, acknowledging the curiosity 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.
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