I agree that we'll have to agree to disagree. I trust my fellow posters* not to Genk up the works, but should that happen, @bungadiri can use his magical powers of moderation to repair a poorly-worded thread title. * I'm the one I don't trust.
It didn’t sound like he had a poor debut. My guess is he’s not ready to go 90min just a few days later yet. We’ll likely know based on next game’s lineup.
He came on in the ‘68 up 3-0. Genk Gabe up 2 goals after his inclusion but hung on for win. Was he at fault?
Doesn't look like McKenzie was involved with either. Apparently the second goal they gave up was from a penalty kick due to a Carlos Cuesta hand ball. Yeah the guy that keeps getting red carded without any consequences.
Mark McKenzie: raw # for Genk in 0-0 draw vs. Kv Mechelen90 minutes102 touches1 shot83/90 passing (92%)1 cross1/5 long balls3 duels won (0 lost)3 clearances2 tackles (2 attempts)1 interception1 aerial won (0 lost)#USMNT— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) January 30, 2021
I watched the game (as best I could on a crappy stream). His performance seemed to match his stats. He looked good defensively, steady and clam as always. Had a nice play late in the game where he tracked a runner into the box and was able to smother a shot attempt that the GK then collected. Though shortly after that he whiffed on a half open header from a free kick that coulda won the game. Passing however was very conservative, and 1/5 long balls tells the story there. I'm sure it's a combination of adjusting to the team and getting used to his teammates, but he definitely is not pinging long balls around like he can. Yet.
On the bench: Onze elf starters van vandaag. Forza Racing! 👊💙Pronostiek, Genkies?#krcgenk #mijnploeg #gnkand pic.twitter.com/idUGbMHtnb— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) February 7, 2021
Looks like he was an unused sub as Genk lost. I remember hearing when he was transferred that one of Genks starting Columbian CBs was expected to be transferred this window. I guess that didn't happen? Still, being a rotation option with some spot starts is a good way to get acclimated to Europe.
De elf Genkies die starten aan de derby. Forza Racing! 💪💙#krcgenk #mijnploeg #gnkstv pic.twitter.com/QxH6PgFsRP— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) February 10, 2021 Starts for today’s cup match
You'll soon be able to watch Mark on ESPN+: BREAKING: ESPN+ has acquired the U.S. rights to the Belgian Pro League in a landmark 5-year deal. Match coverage begins this weekend. Expectations are for 3 games per week. #USMNT 🇧🇪🇺🇸All the details 👇https://t.co/jwlmcdhIEE— World Soccer Talk (@worldsoccertalk) February 12, 2021
Very smart; ESPN has been good about grabbing lesser valued competitions and airing them ASAP. None of this "we'll get it now and show it starting next season" stuff; "we'll get it now and show it now". In Belgium we have McKenzie, Miazga, EPB, and Aaronson. Any others? Belgium is the new Scandinavia for yanks
McKenzie starts today: Deze elf Genkies starten zo meteen aan de wedstrijd. C'mon Racing! 🔵👊#krcgenk #mijnploeg #kvognk pic.twitter.com/fYkrq8zGoi— KRC Genk (@KRCGenkofficial) February 17, 2021
Two penalties, one committed by Cuesta who was subbed out before the half. Not sure if he was close to getting a red or injury. Unsure if Mark was at fault for the other penalty.