Bruges played in the third preliminary round of the Champions League against Red Bull Salzburg and Forbs provided the important 2-2. Because of his equalizer, the Belgians qualified for the play-offs of the Champions League, because a week earlier the Austrians were beaten 1-0 by Bruges.
It is clear that the 21-year-old attacker feels completely in place with his new employer in Belgium. “It is a fantastic feeling to make his debut in this way,” he shone at the Belgian channel VRT. “I couldn’t wish for a better evening,” continued the man who closed the door behind him for 6 million euros last month in Amsterdam. “When I approached the goal on my own, I realized that I could make the winning goal.”
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‘My head is clear again’
Forbs revealed that he is still recovering from illness. “Fortunately I get fitter and fitter every week. I have to keep working hard, so that my body can adjust again.”
After a difficult period in Amsterdam, Forbs scored only three times in 38 games, he now looks again with confidence to the future. ,, From my arrival in Bruges it was great here. My head is completely clear again, I feel free again and I love the game again. ”