Cercle Brugge fires Lars Friis, hires Pedro Caixinha as new head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 11:34 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Cercle Brugge has parted ways with head coach Lars Friis after a recent victory, bringing in Pedro Caixinha as his replacement. Despite Friis overseeing a 2-1 win against Antwerp, the club opted for a coaching change. Caixinha previously managed Rangers in Scotland and has most recently coached in Mexico. His first match in charge will be an important relegation battle against RAAL La Louviere.
- •Cercle Brugge recently won their first league match of the season.
- •Lars Friis was sacked after a 2-1 victory against Antwerp.
- •Pedro Caixinha previously coached Rangers and FC Juarez.
- •Caixinha's first game will be a relegation matchup against RAAL La Louviere.
- •Cercle Brugge seeks to improve their standing in the league.
- 11:34 AMYahoo Sports — Cercle Brugge bring in former Rangers head coach to replace Lars Friis despite first win of the season
"Cercle Brugge have decided to part ways with Lars Friis. In his place, the Belgian side have brought in former Rangers head coach Pedro Caixinha. The Portuguese head coach managed Scottish giants Rang...
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