It seems like Yannis Mbombo had a memorable debut for Standard Liège in the Europa League match against Elfsborg. Despite Standard being already eliminated from the competition, Mbombo made a positive impact by scoring a goal in the first half. He expressed satisfaction with his performance, highlighting that it was his first start among professionals and in a European Cup match.
Mbombo acknowledged the team’s strong start in the match, taking the lead after half an hour. However, he mentioned the team’s inability to capitalize on chances and the challenges they faced in the second half, ultimately losing the game 1-3.
The 19-year-old striker, trained at Anderlecht, emphasized his desire to secure a place in the first team and expressed hope that his performance in this match would be recognized by the coach. Mbombo mentioned that he aims to permanently join the A core this season and is optimistic about the prospect of playing in the Champions League next year.
It will be interesting to see how Yannis Mbombo’s career at Standard Liège progresses and whether he gets more opportunities to showcase his talent in future matches.
