Beerschot has promotion to Jupiler Pro League up for grabs: “But we keep our feet on the ground”

After the draw against competitor Lommel, Beerschot can secure promotion to the Jupiler Pro League this afternoon. Chairman Francis Vrancken remains calm for the time being. “We’re not there yet,” says De Ochtend on Radio 1.

Winning in Ostend: if Beerschot succeeds later today, promotion to the Jupiler Pro League will be a fact. After all, 2 teams will be promoted to the highest division this season.

“It would be fantastic to be able to celebrate a promotion for the umpteenth time in the last 10 years. We are enthusiastic, but also realistic. There are still difficult matches to come. We will keep our feet on the ground,” chairman Francis Vrancken continues. calm down.

Beerschot has almost always been at the top this season. “No one expected that after our lackluster season last year. But it has given us a lot of pressure to perform. We have done reasonably well so far.”

If we get promoted, we will have to strengthen ourselves. Right now we’re not ready for the big league.

Beerschot chairman Francis Vrancken

Is this Beerschot ready for a step up? Vrancken again does not want to anticipate the facts. “We are not there yet. We will first focus on this season. There are still 3 very difficult matches to come.”

“But if we are promoted, decisions will have to be made. The competition in the top division is different. Then we will have to strengthen ourselves. We are not ready for that at the moment. If we are promoted, there is work to be done. .”

Can the pending takeover give the club a boost? “The board is working hard on that file, although I cannot say much about it at the moment. We hope to have good news in the short term.”