Club Brugge secured a hard-fought comeback victory over Sint Truiden this weekend, but the celebration is marred by a significant setback. In a cruel twist of fate, a first-half collision between teammates Kyriani Sabbe and Carlos Forbs has resulted in a season-ending injury for the young defender.

Sabbe, a product of the Club Brugge academy, was forced off the pitch and later seen leaving the stadium on crutches. This is a brutal blow for the 21-year-old, who had been in fine form, making 39 appearances this season with three goals and four assists. Since his debut in the 2022/23 campaign, he has become a key figure, amassing 110 total appearances for the club.

The injury throws a wrench into Club Brugge's title charge as they prepare for a crucial clash against Union St Gilloise. Fortunately, manager Ivan Leko has a ready-made replacement in Hugo Siquet. The 23-year-old defender, with experience at Standard Liege and Freiburg, has already played 34 games this season and is expected to slot in seamlessly, ensuring the backline remains solid for the decisive final stretch of the Belgian Pro League season.