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Genk

(Flemish xɛŋk) or

Genck

n
(Placename) a town in NE Belgium, in Limburg province: coal-mining. Pop: 106 213 (2004 est)
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Group E: Genk v Napoli (18:55 CET), Liverpool v Salzburg
LIVERPOOL have been drawn against Napoli, Red Bull Salzburg and Genk in the Champions League group stages.
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Speaking ahead of Genk's final match of the season, Trossard said: "Sunday's game against Standard Liege might be my last one in a Genk shirt."
Respected French news outletFrance Footballclaim the Bluebirds have offered [euro]13million for the Genk striker, who has netted 15 times in the Jupiler Pro League.
It is an odd start to my visit to Genk, the Flemish city in which Vanmechelen is now based.
Belgian club Genk have produced Belgium stars Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Christian Benteke, Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and Napoli's soughtafter defender Kalidou Koulibaly to name but a few.
Everton are unbeaten in pre-season so far having seen off Gor Mahia and FC Twente and drawn with Genk.
WATFORD have con-firmed the signing of Belgium international Christian Kabasele on a five-year contract from Genk.
UNSEEDED Hibs will join the second qualifying round draw and could face: Racing Genk (Belgium) - Champions of Belgium as recently as 2011.