Fink Faces Selection Dilemma as Golden Boot Winner Arokodare Warms Genk Bench

Belgian football pundits are questioning Thorsten Fink’s team selection at KRC Genk as last season’s top scorer Tolu Arokodare continues to watch from the sidelines, managing just 40 minutes across two matches this campaign.

The Nigerian striker’s surprising bench role comes despite his 21-goal golden boot-winning performance last term, with South Korean forward Hyeon-gyu Oh preferred as Genk’s starting number nine.

“He Deserves to Start” – Former Belgium Coach
Jacky Mathijssen, ex-Belgium national team and Genk goalkeeper, has become the latest voice challenging Fink’s decision:

“Genk originally favored Tolu over Oh as their main striker,” the 62-year-old told Voetbal Belgie. “But now they’re caught between transfer promises and on-field performance. As long as Arokodare remains, Fink faces a real selection headache.”

Transfer Speculation Clouds Situation
Sources suggest Arokodare’s limited minutes stem from pre-arranged agreements:

• Oh reportedly guaranteed starting role

• Nigerian striker being “showcased” for potential move

• Top European clubs including Atalanta, Fulham, and Bundesliga sides monitoring situation

Fans Voice Frustration
Genk supporters have taken to social media to question why their most lethal finisher isn’t leading the line:

• “How does our golden boot winner become second choice?”

• “Are we sacrificing results for transfer business?”

• “Arokodare’s confidence must be shattered”

With the transfer window still open until September 1, all eyes remain on whether Genk will cash in on their Nigerian marksman or reintegrate him into their starting XI. For now, Fink finds himself trapped between club politics and sporting merit – a dilemma that could define Genk’s early season form.