Imke Courtois delivered discouraging updates regarding Hans Vanaken’s condition on September 8, 2025, possibly sidelining the Club Brugge captain for an extended period. The goalkeeper revealed the severity of Vanaken’s knee injury following a collision during a recent match.
Vanaken sustained the injury during Club Brugge’s game against Sint-Truiden on September 6,2025. Courtois confirmed the injury is important, stating, “We hebben slecht nieuws over Hans Vanaken,” – translated as “We have bad news about Hans Vanaken.” While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, initial indications suggest a substantial recovery timeline, impacting both Club Brugge’s performance and Vanaken’s availability for potential national team appearances.
