Emmanuel Dennis did not make the big transfer away from Club Brugge as many had expected this past summer and according to Het Laatste Nieuws it was not only because of the huge fee that the Belgian champions demanded.
The authoritative newspaper said his inconsistency and attitude could also have stopped him leaving Belgium even after winning two championships with Club Brugge.
“Okay, Stade Rennes wanted him. And Atalanta Bergamo once sniffed. But the big clubs kept their distance. Their conclusion: too great a risk,” reported HLN.
“Dennis’ inconsistency was to his disadvantage. His 4 European goals – he also scored against LASK Linz in the preliminary rounds – added up to only 5 league goals, plus a lot of lackluster performances. His own fault.
“Dennis says he lives for the big competitions. Then he is “twice as motivated”.
“The Nigerian is not enthusiastic about matches against the Mouscrons and Eupens of this world.
“It shouldn’t be too easy for me”, it sounded in the same “farewell interview”.
The report continued: “Team mates also say that Dennis sometimes lets them down. That he leaves the switch to losing possession for what it is. You could get angry with him, but they know his whims in the dressing room by now.
“Dennis is not a bad or mean boy. It’s just black or white with him. (laugh) And if he has no appetite, then he has no desire. ”
“It’s that attitude that Club want to change with Dennis.”
