KRC Genk have ended their collaboration with head coach Jess Thorup with immediate effect. Assistant coach Imre Szabics is also leaving the club.
KRC Genk are an ambitious club and set clear objectives ahead of the start of the season. After 11 matchdays, the club sit seventh in the Jupiler Pro League with 15 points from 33. This is not the level KRC Genk expect of themselves. The club’s management have also not seen the progress in the team’s performances in recent weeks that is needed to challenge at the top again.
In recent weeks, KRC Genk deliberately chose to hold discussions internally rather than conduct the debate in the media. The club wanted to give the coaching staff every opportunity to turn things around together with the squad. That has not happened. Following a thorough evaluation, the club’s management believe a fresh impetus is needed.
KRC Genk would like to thank Jess Thorup and Imre Szabics for their commitment and professionalism, and wish them every success in the next stages of their careers.
Until a new head coach is appointed, Peter Balette and Domenico Olivieri will lead training sessions. The search for a successor is now under way. KRC Genk will provide an update when there is more clarity.