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Transfers
The targets for this transfer window were to buy players that would not only influence the quality of the team when they arrive but will grow into some great players that will stay with the team for years.
Sebastian Mielitz
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"The first signing was a young keeper on loan for backup. My sub keeper had a long injury so I needed some cover and i loaned him from my parent club Werder Bremen. Doubt he will play though unless there are injuries."
Lucas Viatri
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"A top class center forward that will really take the pressure off Barda to be the main main. He is a record signing but not all of the fee is upfront. About 1/3 is over 48 months.
Guillermo Burdisso
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"For £4m this guy is a steal! I am a real admirer of this player and i really hope he will form a formidable partnership with Verkhovtsov who arrives on a free. He's young and can hopefully be the center of our defense for years to come. £1.5m of Burdisso's fee is over 48 months."
Gabriel Silva
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"The signing of this young Brazilian was really key. I had decided that the left back position was my weakest link as Grimi is poor defensively and Robinson can help but get sent off every game. This guy fits the bill he's like a young Dani Alves as he roams up and down the left for fun. If he turns out to be anywhere near as good I will be happy."
Overview
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Matches
10.1.2012
US Raon-l'Etape 1 : 1 Genk
Ras,
Tozser
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"I fielded a mixture of youngsters and new signings in this mid-season friendly. Nothing too worrying just a good run out for fringe players to show what they can do."
13.1.2012
Osnabruck 1 : 5 Genk
Porcello,
Barda(2), Viatri(2), Benteke
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"Two goals from new signing Viatri which is hopefully signs of things to come. Just another game to keep match sharpness before the league resumes."
15.1.2012
Genk 2 : 1 Luzern
Viatri, Burdisso, Blumenfeld
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"Two goals from new signings. Viatri is hopefully hitting some form before the league starts as he will be key for our title push."
21.1.2012
Genk 3 : 1 Lierse
Viatri(3), Vandooren
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"What a debut that is! His first league start and he fires in a hat-trick. 3 well taken goals shows what he is capable of and has signaled his intend for the rest of the season. The other new signing all made their debuts and played well. Silva is playing on the right as we have lost Anele to the African cup of nations"
26.1.2012
Westerlo 0 : 1 Genk
Burdisso
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"Burdisso's header mid-way through the second half sealed a win in a tough away trip to Westerlo. We are starting to find some form and can hopefully keep it going in the Europa League fixtures. Sanogo getting a straight red late on shows his inexperience but he will learn."
31.1.2012
Genk 3 : 2 Club Brugge
Burdisso(2), Donk(og), Vleminckx, Donk
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"Another 2 headers from new central defender Burdisso guide's us to a good win against a tough Brugge team. I was happy with the teams performance despite conceding 2 sloppy goals. We showed great determination and attitude to come back from 2 down which is something we are going to need to have."
Europa League Draw
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The draw for the first knock out round pitted us against French Champions Lille in what would be a very difficult tie. The winner of this match would play either AZ or Dortmund. Its a tough tie but i know if we can get somewhat of a good result in Lille we have a good chance when we entertain them at the Cristal Arena.
Monthly Summary
We enjoyed the break as it gave us a good chance to recharge the batteries before the closing stages of the league and important Europa League ties. We also managed to regain our form in the league and as our new signings guided us to 3 good victories. We also have a clean bill of health and the only player missing is Anele due to the African Nations Cup so we go into an important month in a good position and high spirits.