Gift Orban scored again after going three games without a goal, but he was unhappy that he did not start as Gent beat Westerlo 3-1 to get their playoffs campaign off on a winning note.
Tarik Tissoudali was selected ahead of him and he had to come off the bench to make it 3-1 after a difficult start by Gent.
“Look, I’m a player who has to grow in a match. I always want to start. I know I still have steps to take, but even if I played at a bigger club, I would also say this: I deserve to start, period,” said the Nigerian striker.
“I’m not used to this.
“In the end I can say what I want, but it is the coach who decides. I will have to do my best.”
Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck said he is aware Gift Orban was not happy.
“I have yet to meet the first player who thanks me for being on the bench,” he said.
“He is a young guy. He has made a great start here. Everything he touched went in. Also today(Friday). But he still has steps to take in other areas. We’re not worried.”
