Club Brugge sack head coach just a day before Arsenal clash...

Tomorrow, the Belgians will face a daunting challenge against Mikel Arteta's side.

Details: Today, Club Brugge officially announced on their X (formerly Twitter) page that head coach Nicky Hayen, 45, has been relieved of his duties.

It is reported that Ivan Leko, who previously managed Brugge from 2017 to 2019, will take over as head coach.

• See also: Tottenham – Slavia Prague: Can Slavia Prague stay in the playoff race?

At this time, the official reason for Hayen's dismissal has not been disclosed. However, media reports suggest that the decision was likely triggered by the team's inconsistent results, as well as their current third-place standing in the Belgian Pro League, which clearly does not satisfy the club's leadership.

Nicky Hayen took charge of Club Brugge in March 2024 as interim head coach and was appointed to the position permanently in July of the same year. During his tenure, he managed 102 matches, recording 61 wins, 20 draws, and 21 defeats.

Reminder: Father's pride! Aleksandar Stanković attracts interest from Tottenham and Newcastle