Cork City will face ‘onslaught’ in Genk, says ex-manager Alex McLeish

Former Genk manager Alex McLeish has warned Cork City to brace for “an onslaught” in tonight’s Europa League first leg clash in Belgium.

City travel to Belgium on a high after their gutsy win over Swedish side BK Hacken, with Kevin O’Connor’s strike at Turner’s Cross sending them through to the next round, but they now face an even tougher assignment tonight against Belgian Jupiler League heavyweights Genk.

Former Rangers, Birmingham, and Scotland boss McLeish managed Genk during the 2014/2015 season, and warns the Belgians present a massive task for John Caulfield’s men.