Brugge star in Rangers admission after narrow Saturday win

Club Brugge's Brandon Mechele. <i>(Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group)</i>
Club Brugge's Brandon Mechele. (Image: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group)
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Belgium international Brandon Mechele reckons his Club Brugge teammates will have to raise their game ahead of playing Rangers on Tuesday.

Rangers face the Belgians in a huge Champions League play-off with the first leg at Ibrox.

The visitors were far from impressive at the weekend when they required a 92nd minute wonder goal from 20-year-old South African winger Shandre Campbell to secure a 1-0 win at Zulte Waregem.

And 32-year-old defender Mechele wants his side to improve at Ibrox.

He said: "That gives us confidence for the match at Rangers.


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"The games are coming quickly, we just need to get into that rhythm. Everyone is getting back into their best form, so that is good.

"But we still need to work on some of our mistakes and the tempo needs to be a bit higher, but our game is improving.

"It was a great victory, but we know we need to be better this week in Glasgow."

And delighted manager Nicky Hayen - who rested star man Carlos Forbs ahead of the play-offs - praised his young match winner ahead of their trip to Scotland.

He said: "His goal was a stroke of genius.

"But it was a very difficult match for us if I am being honest.

"We know how to break through Zulte Waregem's low block, but we needed to pick up the pace.

"We need the right players to run deep, provide support, and collect the passes.

"But we will keep working hard and improving."

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