Club Brugge coach Nicky Hayen maintains a personal pre-match ritual of speaking to his deceased mother, which he feels brings him comfort and guidance, especially ahead of critical matches like their Champions League playoff against Atalanta. Although he doesn't consider himself deeply religious, he believes in a spiritual connection. After guiding Brugge to the Belgian championship, Hayen emphasizes the importance of tactical discipline while acknowledging the challenges they will face against a more attacking Atalanta side in the upcoming second leg.
Before the match I always talk to my mother, who passed away four years ago, much too early.
Am I deeply religious? No, but I do feel that it is something for me. I must believe there is something.
Atalanta will definitely play more attacking. At home they also want to be more dominant.
We have to play our own game and especially show the tactical discipline of last week.
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