BRUGGE, BELGIUM - AUGUST 6 : Emmanuel Bonaventure Dennis forward of Club Brugge celebrates scoring a goal during the Jupiler Pro League match between Club Brugge and KAS Eupen on August 06, 2017 in Brugge, Belgium, 6/08/2017 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonews via Getty Images)
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis has revealed that is determined to make an impact in the UEFA Champions League again this season after his impressive performance in the competition last season. Dennis caught the headlines during the last campaign after bagging a brace in Club Brugge’s 2-2 away draw against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 22-year-old Nigerian international has a record of scoring big teams in the Uefa Champions League, he will be in the opening game in the Uefa Champions League against Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg on Tuesday (today). According to the player, he said: “I always score against the big teams,” Dennis bagged an assist in Brugge’s 1-1 draw at Standard Liege at the weekend.
The Nigeria international could feature as a striker against the Russian champions following the absence of Michael Krmencik. “I can play there if I have to. But I am not a striker. Put that in large letters above your interview. I am a flank player. ”