Having had a winter break since Boxing Day, this weekend marked the return of the Belgian Pro League. With it, there was action for Tottenham Hotspur loanees Luka Vuskovic, Alfie Devine, and their KVC Westerlo side, as they hosted St. Truidense on Saturday afternoon.
How the return of the Belgian Pro League went for loanees
You know the drill by now - both Vuskovic and Devine were in the XI. Only George Abbott at Notts County can compete in terms of regular football from minute one out of all of the Tottenham Hotspur loanees this season.
It would however, be the nightmare start - with their visitors taking the lead in the game after just six minutes.
However, it would be the perfect end to the half. Just as it looked like Westerlo were going to trail heading into the half time break, Devine grabbed an equaliser three minutes into stoppage time. After a corner was cleared, the on loan Spurs midfielder swung a cross back into the box, with the ball going all the way past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
However, twenty minutes into the second half, the visitors retook the lead, leaving Westerlo just one point above being in the Belgian Pro League releagation round, which is made up of the bottom four teams in the division.
That would be the final goal of the game, and Westerlo were condemned to another defeat, making it seven games without a win, including six in the league. Things would get even worse, however. Five minutes into stoppage time, Vuskovic was given a yellow card for dissent, before eventually being given his marching orders - meaning he will be suspended for their next game.
Another defeat and a red card for Vuskovic, pretty miserable day. Still, at least it was a productive day for Devine. Aside from his goal, he got another 90 minutes under his belt, and recorded; two chances created, three shots, 3/3 ground duels won, one foul drawn, one interception, and two tackles.
This defeat has left Westerlo in 12th place in the league, and they could find themselves in the bottom four (13th-16th) by the end of the weekend. Next up is a trip to fourth place Royal Antwerp and former Spurs central defender Toby Alderweireld next Sunday - without Vuskovic. Kick off there is 18:15 GMT. Could well be another tough day all round.