Club Brugge sidelines Swedish striker Nilsson and midfielder Reis from first-team training
Gustaf Nilsson and Ludovit Reis have been removed from Club Brugge's senior squad training sessions as coach Ivan Leko reshapes the lineup.
Club Brugge has decided to exclude Swedish striker Gustaf Nilsson and Slovak midfielder Ludovit Reis from its first-team training program. Nilsson, who made an unexpected appearance for Sweden at the World Cup, transferred from Union St Gilloise two seasons ago but has managed only 11 goals in 53 matches for Brugge, with limited playing time last season. Reis, a former Barcelona academy product who arrived from Hamburg, has been sidelined by injuries and featured in just 12 games.
Coach Ivan Leko is reportedly looking to alter his squad composition, and both players may attract interest from German clubs in the Bundesliga or 2. Bundesliga. The club had previously attempted to sell Nilsson without success. Their departure from the training group signals a potential shift in Brugge's attacking and midfield options.
Why it matters
The move signals a squad overhaul at Club Brugge and could affect player careers and future transfer activity.
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