Harambee Stars central defender Joseph Okumu could return to the KAA Gent squad for the first time since late February when his Belgian side take on Turkey’s Basaksehir in the second leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League tie on Wednesday evening.Since their league match against Club Brugge where he was substituted at half time after picking a leg injury, Okumu has not appeared for the team in three consecutive matches including the first leg match at home.First impressions 📸 #IBFKGNT #UECL pic.twitter.com/ANjwjR7HpX— KAA Gent (@KAAGent) March 14, 2023 However, the situation could change on Wednesday night after the player travelled with the team to Turkey and was pictured alongside his teammates as the team took part in the last training session before the game.Ahead of the game, Gent head coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck will be hoping to help his side grab their first European win on away territory that will see them surpass the Round of 16 stage where they dropped out in last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_7098861##”We will be ready. Although I would have preferred to travel with a better starting position. Now we almost certainly have to win or make it in the penalties. It is time to achieve a result that is worthwhile away. That is also necessary if we want to continue,” he said.”And maybe you will get another feasible card against you in the next round. Before you know it, you will be in the semi-finals. Then the rest will not be that far away,” he added.Matasi indebted to Tusker for offering him platform to resuscitate careerThe two teams played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg with the game remaining perfectly poised for the second leg.
