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 31-01-2024 

Laforge referee during Anderlecht - KAA Gent

Laforge referee during Anderlecht - KAA Gent

GAMES Sunday RSC Anderlecht plays another home game, this time hosting KAA Gent at Lotto Park. Referee Nicolas Laforge will whistle the match at 6:30 p.m., linesmen on duty are Laurent Conotte and Vito Di Vincenzo. Michiel Allaerts is fourth official. Read more »

N'Diaye out until the end of March

N'Diaye out until the end of March

INJURIES Moussa N'Diaye's injury remained somewhat under the radar in recent weeks. Today, Het Laatste Nieuws brings an overview of all of purple and white's injured players. It shows that the Senegalese left back is not expected back fit until the end of March. Read more »

Gattoni: "I really like this shirt"

Gattoni:

INJURIES With Federico Gattoni, Anderlecht has secured its defensive reinforcement. "We had been looking for a while for a defender who can strengthen us in the spring, Federico fits that profile well," CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told us. Gattoni himself is also looking forward to his Belgian adventure. Read more »

Transfer market open for another day

Transfer market open for another day

TRANSFERS Belgian clubs will have until midnight Thursday night to finalize incoming transfers. The FIFA website listed Wednesday night as the deadline, but on Friday the clubs received an email from the KBVB that the deadline is Thursday night. Read more »

Riemer won't let Flips leave

Riemer won't let Flips leave

TRANSFERS No transfer for Alexis Flips this winter. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reveals that the Frenchman had a conversation with coach Brian Riemer and that the latter does not want to let him go anymore. Flips is said to have made a very good impression in recent training sessions. Read more »

Kana drops out injured at Kortrijk

Kana drops out injured at Kortrijk

INJURIES Marco Kana had to quit after 26 minutes during KV Kortrijk's match against OH Leuven this weekend. The Anderlecht-leased midfielder grabbed his groin and could not continue. The seriousness of the injury is not yet known. Read more »

 29-01-2024 
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 25-01-2024 

Cup adventure ends against 10 Union players

Cup adventure ends against 10 Union players

GAMES No semifinals of the Cup of Belgium for Anderlecht. This evening Anderlecht lost for the eighth time in a row against Union, who played an hour with one man less. It became 2-1, in a match which was also stopped for a while due to misbehavior of some guys in the Anderlecht box. Read more »

 23-01-2024 

Moutha: "Very proud to wear this shirt even longer"

Moutha:

INTERVIEWS In a video on Instagram, Nail Moutha commented on his first professional contract with Anderlecht. "I am immensely proud to wear this shirt even longer," said the youth product, who signed today until 2026. "I have been wearing it for 12 years and I am very proud to continue with this club." Read more »

Does Nice offer a way out to Dupé?

Does Nice offer a way out to Dupé?

TRANSFERS Maxime Dupé enjoys renewed interest from Nice. According to Walloon journalist Sacha Tavolieri, talks between Nice and the player's entourage are already well advanced. Het Nieuwsblad, in turn, says that only inquiries have been made. Read more »

Weak Anderlecht stranded at 1-1

Weak Anderlecht stranded at 1-1

GAMES A pale Anderlecht did not get beyond a 1-1 draw at OHL. Purple and white hardly played a chance together and soon swallowed an avoidable goal after a bad kick-in by Schmeichel. After the hour, Anderlecht began to press a bit more, but that resulted in barely one chance for Dolberg. In the end, it was Patris who, out of nowhere, gave Anderlecht a point. The former OHL player kicked into goal from long range. If Anderlecht wants to put its foot down against Union in the double confrontation, it will have to tap from a different barrel. Read more »

 21-01-2024 

Captain U15 back to Genk

Captain U15 back to Genk

YOUTH - TRANSFERS Jelle Driessen, Anderlecht's U15 captain, is moving to Racing Genk. That is what Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Driessen celebrated his 15th birthday last week, which means he can sign a professional contract. Read more »


 20-01-2024 

Vertonghen trains again

Vertonghen trains again

INJURIES Jan Vertonghen's chances of still making it to the cup match against Union have just increased. Maybe even the match against Old-Herverlee Leuven is among the possibilities. The defender is training with the group again. Read more »

Moutha-Sebtaoui stays with Purple and White after all

Moutha-Sebtaoui stays with Purple and White after all

TRANSFERS Nail Moutha-Sebtaoui (18) is staying with Anderlecht after all. So the young defender is not going to KV Mechelen, which wanted to loan him to sister club Helmond, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. Anderlecht made an effort, as Moutha-Sebtaoui is the Futures' regular left back. The player had completed his medical tests at Mechelen, but then chose to stay with Anderlecht anyway. Read more »

Ghana plays draw against Egypt

Ghana plays draw against Egypt

GAMES Majeed Ashimeru played 62 minutes in Ghana's CAN 2024 match against Egypt, giving his team a 2-2 draw. They are at the bottom of their group with one point, but qualification is still mathematically possible. Read more »

 19-01-2024 
 18-01-2024 

Lonwijk on his way to Fortuna Sittard

Lonwijk on his way to Fortuna Sittard

OTHER Justin Lonwijk seems to have found a way out of his hopeless situation at Anderlecht. La Dernière Heure reports that the Dutchman has been absent from Anderlecht for the past few days to negotiate with Fortuna Sittard.  Read more »

Genk pleads its case Tuesday at the Disciplinary Board

Genk pleads its case Tuesday at the Disciplinary Board

OTHER Genk did not resign itself to the Referee Department's earlier ruling and immediately declared to appeal. On Tuesday, the club may plead its case before the Disciplinary Council of the Royal Belgian Football Federation, the case has also already been submitted to the BAS, Belgian Court of Arbitration for Sport. Read more »

Vertonghen and Delaney also not ready for OHL

Vertonghen and Delaney also not ready for OHL

OTHER The postponement of the cup game may be good news for Jan Vertonghen and Thomas Delaney, who hope to be fit for next Thursday though. Though that chance remains slim. The league match against Oud-Heverlee Leuven will therefore come too soon for both men.  Read more »


 17-01-2024 

"Zeno has the ambition to be a leader"

INTERVIEWS Due to the absence of Jan Vertonghen, it is now up to Zeno Debast to lead the Anderlecht defense. A role that suits him well, as was evident during the friendly game against Al Ahli last week. "This is good for his development," thinks coach Brian Riemer. Read more »

Riemer: "Think Hazard will play for one hour"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS There is a good chance that Thorgan Hazard will be in Anderlecht's starting lineup tomorrow for the first time since Nov. 12. "Thorgan is fully fit, he only lacks match rhythm," Brian Riemer told us. According to Riemer, Hazard can't handle a whole match yet, but he doesn't mind. "He is one of our players who runs the most," he said. Read more »

Bouchouari an option as a left back?

Bouchouari an option as a left back?

GAMES What if Brian Riemer opts for Ludwig Augustinsson as a central defender against Union? Then Mo Bouchouari might make his debut with Anderlecht's A-team. The 23-year-old Antwerp native is by nature a right back, but Riemer has no objection to occupying him at left back as well. Read more »

No Lissens against Union due to injury

No Lissens against Union due to injury

INJURIES Lucas Lissens will not be Jan Vertonghen's replacement tonight. The rock of the Futures injured himself on training camp in Tunisia. "It's not a major injury, but unfortunately he won't get fit in time for thr game against Union," coach Brian Riemer said. Read more »

N'Diaye out for several weeks

N'Diaye out for several weeks

INJURIES It keeps raining injuries in Anderlecht's defense. Moussa N'Diaye has also joined the sickbay. How long he will be unavailable, Brian Riemer could not tell. However, the coach assumes several weeks. Read more »

Riemer: "We also listen to what Dupé wants"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Maxime Dupé gets to play another game tomorrow against Union. The Frenchman is bored with his role as a substitute. Coach Brian Riemer told this afternoon that Anderlecht won't keep him at n price if he doesn't want to. "We always listen to our players, especially if the situation is different from what they hoped for," Riemer said. Read more »

 16-01-2024 

Quarterfinals live on VTM 2

Quarterfinals live on VTM 2

OTHER Tomorrow RSC Anderlecht moves to the Joseph Marienstadion for their quarterfinal in the framework of the Cup of Belgium against Union. The match will be followed live on VTM 2. Read more »

Dupé in goal against Union

Dupé in goal against Union

GAMES Despite Kasper Schmeichel's current good form, it may be Maxime Dupé who will defend RSC Anderlecht's goal against Union. There was talk of a departure of the French goalkeeper during the mercato, but purple-white is not inclined to cooperate with a departure. Read more »

Union: 'Snowploughs are ready'

Union: 'Snowploughs are ready'

INTERVIEWS Really predicting where the snow will or will not fall out tomorrow is not feasible. In any case, at Union, they are prepared for anything to start tomorrow's game. The field heater is doing its job and the snow plows are ready. Read more »

 15-01-2024 

Hazard: "We've got a lot of talent in the squad"

Hazard:

INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard was able to take advantage of a beautiful location and good training conditions during the training camp in Tunisia. He's delighted with the work he's done and the atmosphere in the group. He's still having a great time on the pitch, and has no plans to retire for the time being. Read more »

Ashimeru starts Africa Cup with defeat

Ashimeru starts Africa Cup with defeat

GAMES - OTHER Ghana has lost its first game at the Africa Cup. With Majeed Ashimeru 87 minutes between the lines, it went down 1-2 against Cape Verde. The decisive goal fell in the 92nd minute.

In the other match in Group B, Egypt and Mozambique drew 2-2. Read more »

Riemer: "Angulo can really become a star"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Those who watched the practice match between Anderlecht and Al-Ahli on Friday saw a very strong Nilson Angulo. Brian Riemer now calls him one of the revelations of the winter training camp. "We now choose to let him grow on, rather than spend a lot of money on a new, fast winger." Read more »

Riemer: "Enjoyed Bouchouari this internship"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Will 2024 be the year of Mo Bouchouari? The 23-year-old right-back was a surprise name from the Futures squad who was allowed to come along on an internship, but apparently he made a very good impression there. "When I saw him, I thought 'Where have you been all this time?'" coach Brian Riemer recounted. Read more »

"Injury main reason Raman was not included"

INTERVIEWS Not because Anderlecht wants to sell him this winter anyway, but because he was injured. That, according to Brian Riemer, was why Benito Raman was not present at Anderlecht's winter training camp. "Should Benito stay this winter, I am also happy," Riemer says. Read more »

"Not paying 5 million for a defender"

INTERVIEWS Jesper Fredberg is currently working hard to bring in an additional defender, but it is not a simple matter. He tells Het Nieuwsblad. "We want someone who is immediately deployable if needed, but also accepts that he will be on the bench when Debast and Vertonghen are fit." Read more »

Vertonghen not yet ready to play

Vertonghen not yet ready to play

INJURIES Tomorrow only a practice match is scheduled against Libyan champion Al Ahli (3 p.m.). In that, Lissens and N'Diaye will already not be able to play. Next Wednesday Anderlecht will play Union for the cup. Anderlecht will not be able to count on Jan Vertonghen or Thomas Delaney. Anderlecht hopes to get them ready to play before the first league game of 2024 at OHL. Read more »


 10-01-2024 

Vertonghen uncertain for cup match

Vertonghen uncertain for cup match

GAMES Jan Vertonghen and Kasper Dolberg are still training individually in Tunisia. Next week the quarterfinal in the Cup of Belgium against on and off Union is on the program. Dolberg may get fit for this game, behind Vertonghen's name is still a question mark. Read more »

Defender Fujii in talks with Kortrijk

Defender Fujii in talks with Kortrijk

OTHER KV Kortrijk, the last one in the Jupiler Pro League, is currently negotiating with Haruya Fujii. That is what Het Nieuwsblad writes. A few weeks ago, the Japanese defender was linked with Anderlecht. Japanese media even saw him already at purple-white. Read more »

 05-01-2024 

Winger Sonko remains in the picture

Winger Sonko remains in the picture

OTHER With the long-term unavailability of Francis Amuzu, Anderlecht is also looking for a fast winger this month. The name of Swede Momodou Sonko (Häcken) has already been dropped and, according to Het Laatste Nieuws, he is still a serious option. Read more »

Sardella out for at least two months

Sardella out for at least two months

INJURIES Anderlecht will have to do without Killian Sardella for an extended period of time. Het Laatste Nieuws writes today that he is out for at least two months with a tear in his hamstrings. The other injured players may be getting ready for the cup match against Union on Jan. 17. Read more »

Interest in Popovic

Interest in Popovic

TRANSFERS According to certain media, RSC Anderlecht, is following Boris Popovic, who plays for Cercle Brugge. The 23-year-old central defender played at Tours and AS Monaco and can also act as a defensive midfielder. Read more »

Goto not yet eligible to play

Goto not yet eligible to play

OTHER In late November, RSC Anderlecht acquired Japanese striker, Keisuke Goto, the intention was for him to join the Futures in January. However, all the paperwork has not yet been completed, which means Goto is not yet eligible to play.  Read more »

Winter training camp in Tunisia

Winter training camp in Tunisia

OTHER Anderlecht will soon leave on a winter training camp to Tabarka in Tunisia. The first team will stay there from January 5 to 14 to prepare for the cup game against Union and the second part of the competition. Anderlecht will play a friendly game there against Al Ahli SC, reigning champions of Libya. Read more »

 01-01-2024 

Augustinsson: "I'm really happy here"

Augustinsson:

INTERVIEWS With Ludwig Augustinsson, Anderlecht currently has a left back of international level. Purple White rents the Swede from Sevilla. Het Nieuwsblad asked him what will follow after this season and Augustinsson does not seem displeased with an extended stay in Brussels. Read more »