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 30-09-2005 

No Serhat-case

No Serhat-case

During the warm-up for the Champions League-game against Real Betis, Franky Vercauteren and Serhat Akin had a quarrel. The Turkish striker was disappointed because he didn't play and didn't want to warm-up in a decent way. Read more »

More injury news

More injury news

Defender Hanu Tihinen is out with a inflamation at the quadriceps. He couldn't sleep after the game against Betis because of heavy pain. He has to rest for a few days and will be out for Saturday's game. Read more »

 29-09-2005 

2,400 tickets for Liverpool

2,400 tickets for Liverpool

There are 1,570 tickets available for Anderlecht's supporter clubs. Further, there will be three charters. A certain amount of the tickets is reserved for RSC Anderlecht officials. Read more »

Kompany out for match against Spain

Kompany out for match against Spain

Because of his back-injury, Kompany is out for two weeks. Hence he will not play against Spain (8th October) and against Lithuania (12th October). Anderlecht hope he will be ready for the match against Liverpool (19th October). Read more »

 28-09-2005 

Anderlecht lose again in the CL

Anderlecht lose again in the CL

Anderlecht have suffered their second defeat in the Champions League against Real Betis. They lost their home match with 0-1. As a result, Anderlecht still have 0 points out of 6 and are on the last position. Read more »

Line-ups for RSCA-Betis

Line-ups for RSCA-Betis

Anderlecht play their first home game in this Champions League's edition tonight. The Mauves need to win against Real Betis. Kompany is uncertain. Proto will probably stay in the starting line-up. Read more »

Anderlecht earned over 32 million in the CL

Anderlecht earned over 32 million in the CL

Since the establishment of the Champions League, Anderlecht already reached the group stage for 7 times (the ECI of 1991-1992 and earlier is NOT included in the CL). RSCA already earned 32.492 million euro over these editions. Read more »

Kompany: "I don't think I'm fit enough"

Kompany:

Shortly before the game against Betis it will be decided whether Kompany will play. The Golden Boot winner questions his own fitness on a press conference. "I think I'm not ready to play", he explained himself. Read more »

Jestrovic: "I need to play against Betis"

Jestrovic:

Nenad Jestrovic counts on a place in the starting line-up for the game against Real Betis. "I should always play if the team wants to win", he said in the newspapers. The striker is already tired of the rotation system. Read more »


 27-09-2005 

Wilhelmsson signs new contract

Wilhelmsson signs new contract

Wilhelmsson sign a new contract for RSCA. The player and the club came to an agreement after months of negociating. He'll probably get a financial improvement. This doesn't mean the Swede will stay in Anderlecht until 2007. Read more »

Selection for RSCA-Betis

Selection for RSCA-Betis

Vercauteren selected 21 players for Wednesday's game. Kompany, Vanden Borre, Tihinen, Wilhelmsson, Jestrovic and Zewlakow are uncertain, but will probably be ready to play. Read more »

Kompany rejoined the group

Kompany rejoined the group

Anderlecht are preparing for Wednesday's game against Betis Sevilla. Trainer Franky Vercauteren might be able to count on Vincent Kompany, who was able to train with the group again. Read more »

Results of Anderlecht's CL opponents

Results of Anderlecht's CL opponents

With an upcoming Champions League game, we take a look at the results of Anderlecht's opponents. Betis lost at home against Barcelona. Liverpool obtained a draw in Birmingham and Chelsea continue their winning streak. Read more »

Decease of M. Stenuit

Decease of M. Stenuit

With regrets we announce the decease of M. Stenuit who was responsible for the Congress Center. He attended all games from stand 4. Our thought go to his loved ones and his friends. Thanks for all your work for the club. Read more »

 26-09-2005 

Vercauteren: "Work to do"

Vercauteren:

RSC Anderlecht have lost two points against Lierse yesterday. Not really a good prestation, knowing that Real Betis wait in the Champions League on Wednesday. Read more »

Enteritis for Vanden Borre

Enteritis for Vanden Borre

Vanden Borre had an enteritis yesterday and did not play against Lierse. However he will play against Sevilla on Wednesday. This is not the case for Kompany: he will be spared a bit longer due to his back injury. Read more »

Lierse-Anderlecht: 0-0

Lierse-Anderlecht: 0-0

Anderlecht did not take the lead of the Belgian championship yesterday evening. With that 0-0 draw, Anderlecht keep their second place in the ranking. Read more »

 25-09-2005 

Line-ups for Lierse-RSCA

Line-ups for Lierse-RSCA

Tonight, Anderlecht play the last game of this matchday on the field of Lierse. Anderlecht and Standard (that plays at 6pm) can enlarge the gap with Brugge, that lost yesterday. Read more »

Happy birthday Skyhawk

Happy birthday Skyhawk

Skyhawk, the webmaster of this website, celebrates his 23th birthday today. David is already since five years working hard on anderlecht-online, and thanks to his dedication this site became this great. Read more »


 24-09-2005 

Selection for Lierse-RSCA

Selection for Lierse-RSCA

Anderlecht trainer Franky Vercauteren already selected 16 players for tomorrow's game against SK Lierse. The trainer will add another three players later today or tomorrow morning. Read more »

Rescheduling of some games

Rescheduling of some games

The game Lokeren-RSCA was moved to Friday October 28 at 8:30pm. The home game against Charleroi will be kicked-off at 6pm. Also the games on Westerlo (Sun. Nov. 20, 6pm) and La Louvière (Sun. Dec. 18, 6pm) will be are rescheduled. Read more »

Zane ends his carreer

Zane ends his carreer

Clayton Zane (28), the Australian striker of Anderlecht, ends his carreer as a player. "After a serious operation and 18 months of rehabilition, I still feel some pain in my knee", explains the Australian. Read more »

Injury news

Injury news

Kompany visited the docter again. It's still not sure if he'll be able to play next Wednesday against Real Betis. De Man and Tihinen didn't train with the group due to minor injuries. Read more »

 23-09-2005 

Is Zane going to retire ?

Is Zane going to retire ?

Anderlecht striker Clayton Zane could be forced to retire at the age of 28 after failing to overcome a long-term knee injury. Zane has been out of action since November last year, and is no nearer a return. Read more »

No more games on Sunday afternoon

No more games on Sunday afternoon

The Profliga decided that there won't be any more games played on a Sunday afternoon (3pm). The decision was taken on demand of Belgacom TV, that experienced too much competition from games in lower divisions. Read more »

Zetterberg fit, Kompany examined

Zetterberg fit, Kompany examined

Pär Zetterberg rejoined the group today and is ready for the game between Anderlecht and Lierse of Sunday night. Kompany is examined today. It's not yet sure if he'll be able to play against Real Betis next week. Read more »

Kompany goes to the university

Kompany goes to the university

Three months after graduating from high school, Vincent Kompany signed up at the VUB (University of Brussels). He'll follow economics there. He won't be able to attend a lot of courses and therefore he gets a personal mentor. Read more »

 22-09-2005 

Baseggio's reaction

Baseggio's reaction

Walter Baseggio was very happy yesterday evening after the match against Roeselaare. He gave an interview on Radio Sporza in which he praised the excellent spirit of all his team-mates. Read more »

Anderlecht humiliate Roeselare

Anderlecht humiliate Roeselare

RSC Anderlecht have beaten Roeselare tonight with a 5-1 score. Standard de Liège won the topper against Club Brugge with 2-0, which keep them on the first position in the ranking. Anderlecht are one point behind. Read more »


 21-09-2005 

Line-up Anderlecht-SV Roeselaare

Line-up Anderlecht-SV Roeselaare

After last weekend's draw against FC Brussels and last week's defeat in Chelsea, it is now high time for Anderlecht to win again if the Mauves want to keep their place in the Belgian top 3. Read more »

 20-09-2005 

Goalies not allowed to talk to the press

Goalies not allowed to talk to the press

Franky Vercauteren has told his goalkeepers not to talk to the press anymore. He and the rest of the staff won't talk about the keepers' problem anymore either. He hopes that everything will stay calm that way. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Roland Juhasz has a foot injury and needs several weeks of rest. Pär Zetterberg is rehabilitating after his back injury. Marius Mitu trained twice individually yesterday and will join the group today. Read more »

 19-09-2005 

Zetterberg one week aside

Zetterberg one week aside

Midfielder Pär Zetterberg had to go to the hospital to check his back problems. The tests showed the injury is not that serious. One week of rest will probably be enough for the Swedish player. Read more »

Results of the CL-opponents

Results of the CL-opponents

Real Betis, the next opponent of Anderlecht in the Champions League, obtained a draw in their home match against Real Zaragoza. It has five points now in the Primera Division. Read more »


 18-09-2005 

Proto: "I did not make any mistakes"

Proto:

Goalkeeper Silvio Proto blundered again, like in the game against Genk. That way, RSCA lost another two points. After making a few good safes, he caused an unnecessary penalty. Though the keeper claims not making any mistakes. Read more »

Anderlecht scout Derek Riordan

Anderlecht scout Derek Riordan

According to the British press, Anderlecht would be interested in the Scottish striker Derek Riordan. This international plays for Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League, and is known as the best Scottish striker. Read more »

 17-09-2005 

Derby ends on a draw

Derby ends on a draw

After a disappointing game, Anderlecht have gained one point against FC Brussels. The final result was 1-1. Anderlecht took the lead after an own-goal by Culek, but Brussels were able to score the equaliser with a penalty kick. Read more »

Proto between the posts

Proto between the posts

Not Daniël Zitka, but Silvio Proto will defend the Mauves' goal against FC Brussels. Coach Franky Vercauteren announced that before the game. Also Nenad Jestrovic and Besnik Hasi will start the match. Read more »

Increasing critics on Mourinho

Increasing critics on Mourinho

Vercauteren is not the only one who is unsatisfied with Chelsea's unattracting football. Also in England many newspapers criticise Mourinho's way of playing too sadly. Supporters want more show in Stamford Bridge. Read more »

Juhasz out for six weeks

Juhasz out for six weeks

The Hungarian has a triple foot-break and will not play in the newt few weeks. Lamine Traoré has been added to this week's selection. Marc Deman should play in the defense's axis. Read more »

Reserves beat FC Brussels

Reserves beat FC Brussels

The reserves of Sporting Anderlecht have defeated FC Brussels. Sami Alagui scored the opener. Jonathan Legaer made to other two goals and brought the final result on 3-0. Read more »

Betis gives almost 1.000 tickets back

Betis gives almost 1.000 tickets back

Real Betis and the UEFA are giving 982 tickets for the CL-match Anderlecht-Betis back to Anderlecht. This means that the Mauves will sell those tickets to their own fans from Monday on. For more info: see ticketing section. Read more »

 16-09-2005 

Information about the injuries

Information about the injuries

Vincent Kompany has to undergo a scanner examination to get more detailed information about his back injury. He also got his last wisdom cogs pulled. Tihinen can't train either. He got a kick on his right thigh. Read more »

 15-09-2005 

Big fine for Betis-chairman

Big fine for Betis-chairman

Manuel Ruiz de Lopera will have to pay a fine of 4 million euros to the Spanish tax service. He also risks 15 months of emprisonment. The chairman is accused of fraud and embezzlement. Read more »

Kompany needs two weeks of rest

Kompany needs two weeks of rest

Franky Vercauteren wants Vincent Kompany to be 100% fit again. Therefore, the defender will not play against Brussels and Roeselare. He underwent an echo of his back yesterday. Read more »

War between Vercauteren and Mourinho?

War between Vercauteren and Mourinho?

Chelsea-coach José Mourinho was very negative about the performance of Anderlecht in Chelsea. But Franky Vercauteren gave him a sharp answer. "That is just a way to keep the pressure away from Chelsea", he told the newspapers. Read more »

Charleroi still want Baseggio

Charleroi still want Baseggio

Charleroi's President Bayat declared that his club will try again to transfer Baseggio during the winter break. "We will not give him up, he deserves more respect", he said in Studio 1 on RTBF. Read more »

 14-09-2005 

Chelsea wins 1-0 against Anderlecht

Chelsea wins 1-0 against Anderlecht

The Brussels' club feared this match against the English champions, but the result, even if it is a defeat, is tight. Anderlecht has played a fair game, very good defensive organisation but fairly bad offensive construction. Read more »

 12-09-2005 

All Champions League tickets are sold out

All Champions League tickets are sold out

The mini-season tickets for the 3 home games of the CL were sold out in 1 hour. The free sale started today at 9am, but many fans were already waiting at the stadium from hours before. Many fans returned homewards without tickets. Read more »

Jestrovic: "I have to play tomorrow"

Jestrovic:

Jestrovic wants to play tomorrow: "I'm in top form. I have to play games now, certainly against Chelsea. I still want a transfer to a foreign topclub. RSCA want 4 million for me. That shows their appreciation for me", he said. Read more »

Zitka: "I'll be in the line-up"

Zitka:

Who'll be in the goal tomorrow? Daniel Zitka or Silvio Proto? "It's the trainer who decides, but I'll prepare myself for the game as usual. I think he'll pick me. but we are using a rotation system, so you never know", said Zitka. Read more »

Kompany still not fit

Kompany still not fit

Vincent Kompany still has some pain in the back. It's not yet sure if the defender will be ready for the game on Chelsea. Whether he'll play or not, will be decided tomorrow. Read more »

Vercauteren: "Baseggio is on his way back"

Vercauteren:

Walter Baseggio stayed on the bench yesterday, but coach Franky Vercauteren was positive about the midfielder. "I saw a different Walter this week. He's improving slowly but surely. I think he's on his way back", he said. Read more »

 11-09-2005 

Chelsea Stadium won't be sold out

Chelsea Stadium won't be sold out

The game against Anderlecht doesn't seem important to the Chelsea-fans. There are only 35,000 spectators expected next Tuesday. 3,000 fans of Anderlecht will make the trip to London. Read more »

Squad Chelsea - RSC Anderlecht

Squad Chelsea - RSC Anderlecht

Franky Vercauteren has announced his squad for the CL-game against Chelsea today. One more player has to stay at home, that decision will be made tomorrow. Pujol and Juhasz are both in the selection. Read more »

Only 1.000 mini-season-tickets left

Only 1.000 mini-season-tickets left

Anderlecht announced that there are only 1.000 mini-season-tickets available yet. 95% of the season-ticket holders want to watch the CL-games as well. The free ticket sale starts tomorrow at 9 am. Read more »

Del Horno not fit for Anderlecht

Del Horno not fit for Anderlecht

Asier Del Horno, the left back of Chelsea, won't play against Anderlecht next Tuesday. The Spanish international caught a sprained thigh during Saturday's game, so he will be out for a while. Read more »

Chelsea win their game

Chelsea win their game

Chelsea also managed to win their fifth game in the English Premiership. The champions didn't play their best match against Sunderland though. Especially in the midfield they lost the ball quite often. Read more »

Anderlecht-Mouscron: 3-1

Anderlecht-Mouscron: 3-1

Anderlecht have beaten Mouscron with a 3-1 score. A clear victory, but without playing well. Maybe the heavy rainfal over Brussels had something to do with that. Serhat was able to play a few minutes and seems ready for Chelsea. Read more »

 10-09-2005 

Tonight: RSCA-Mouscron

Tonight: RSCA-Mouscron

Tonight, Anderlecht meet Mouscron on the 5th matchday. Serhat Akin and Laurent Delorge are lightly injured and might not play. Vercauteren is worried about Serhat. He doesn't want to miss him in the game against Chelsea. Read more »

Monaco wanted Jestrovic

Monaco wanted Jestrovic

On August 30, Anderlecht received an offer for Nenad Jestrovic from AS Monaco. The Mauves weren't interested though. Jestrovic was disappointed and might be playing his last season in Brussels. Read more »

Reserves couldn't beat Mouscron

Reserves couldn't beat Mouscron

The reserves of Anderlecht couldn't beat Mouscron. The score remained 0-0. Walter Baseggio didn't play. That could point to the fact that he might replace Zetterberg in the starting line-up tomorrow. Read more »

 09-09-2005 

Terry will be fit for Anderlecht

Terry will be fit for Anderlecht

John Terry, the centre back of Chelsea, will be able to play the Champions League-game against Anderlecht on Tuesday. He was expected to be out for a month, but he made a quick recovery from his knee injury. Read more »

Line-up Anderlecht - Mouscron

Line-up Anderlecht - Mouscron

The two new transfers of Anderlecht, Roland Juhasz and Grégory Pujol, are both part of the selection for the game against Mouscron. Also Akin and Delorge are in the squad, although they are still not fit yet. Read more »

Ticket sale for CL goes well

Ticket sale for CL goes well

The priority period for season-ticket holders to buy tickets for the Champions League games still runs until Monday. But it is already sure that a few thousands of fans won't be able to buy a ticket during the free ticket sale. Read more »

Juhasz has concussion of the brain

Juhasz has concussion of the brain

Tests showed that Roland Juhasz has a concussion of the brain. "Ibrahimovic kicked me, although there wasn't even a ball in the neighbourhood. He apologized afterwards", told Juhasz. Read more »

Only Charleroi made an offer for Baseggio

Only Charleroi made an offer for Baseggio

The last few weeks, several Italian teams would have informed about the transfer terms of Walter Baseggio. But Herman Van Holsbeeck denied that today. "It is no true. Only Charleroi have made an offer for the midfielder." Read more »

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Many injuries in Anderlecht

Laurent Delorge, who has a minor injury, hopes to resume the individual training today. Vanden Borre received a kick on the leg during Wednesday's game, but he will be fit for the next match. Read more »

Kompany soon to Juventus?

Kompany soon to Juventus?

Juventus, the current champions in Italy, would be preparing an offer for defender Vincent Kompany. Juve-manager Luciano Moggi will probably make a bid in the month of January. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Nenad Jestrovic suffers from an infection on his Achilles' tendon. The Serbian striker joined the group again, together with Marius Mitu. Peersman is still ill. De Man and Traoré didn't do a full training yet. Read more »

 08-09-2005 

Kompany will be ready for Mouscron

Kompany will be ready for Mouscron

Nenad Jestrovic and Vincent Kompany will both be fit for the game against Mouscron. The defender had to leave the pitch after twelve minutes yesterday with a back injury. But with some rest he should be fit for the weekend. Read more »

Tremendous victory for Red Devils

Tremendous victory for Red Devils

The Red Devils have defeated San Marino with a terrific 8-0 score yesterday. Anderlecht-striker Mbo Mpenza managed to score twice. Defender Vincent Kompany had to leave the pitch early, with a back injury. Read more »

Zewlakow almost qualified for the WC

Zewlakow almost qualified for the WC

Poland, the national team of Michal Zewlakow, have won against Wales with 1-0 yesterday. Because of this victory, and after the loss of England against Northern Ireland (1-0), Poland are 5 points in front of England. Read more »

Wilhelmsson beat Juhasz

Wilhelmsson beat Juhasz

Sweden, with Wilhelmsson, have defeated Hungary, with Juhasz. Ibrahimovic scored the decisive goal shortly before the whistle. Sweden are first in their group now. Hungary seems to be eliminated. Read more »

Tihinen scores for Finnland

Tihinen scores for Finnland

Finnland have obtained a tremendous victory against Macedonia. 5-1 was the final result. Anderlecht-defender Hannu Tihinen managed to score the 5-0 after 40 minutes. Read more »

 07-09-2005 

Jestrovic charms AS Monaco

Jestrovic charms AS Monaco

According to the British press, striker Nenad Jestrovic would have caught the interest of the French team AS Monaco. Monaco wanted to have the Serbian striker for one season on loan, but Anderlecht refused that. Read more »

Serhat in Turkish squad

Serhat in Turkish squad

Serhat Akin didn't appear in the line-up of the Turkish national team Saturday, due to a sprained knee. He is in the national squad for the match against Ukrain now, but will start on the bench. Read more »

Injury report

Injury report

Laurent Delorge will have to undergo an echo tomorrow. The defender suffered from his adductors on training. Nenad Jestrovic will be able to resume the full training with the group tomorrow. Read more »

Deman extends contract

Deman extends contract

Mark Deman has extended his contract until June 2009 this afternoon. The current contract of the talented youngster expired this season, but he will stay until 2009. Read more »

Easy win for Belgium U23

Easy win for Belgium U23

The Belgian national U23-team have regained their first position in their group, after an easy 5-0 win against San Marino. Serbia-Montenegro had lost their game against Spain with 2-0. Read more »

Iachtchouk's injury is going better

Iachtchouk's injury is going better

After having two medical exams, Oleg Iachtchouk can resume training. These next two days, he will follow a special program before having a one-day break. Also Akin is recovered, but will not start with Turkey tonight. Read more »

 06-09-2005 

New stadium will be built in Neerpede

New stadium will be built in Neerpede

Anderlecht have concrete plans to build a new stadium. The stadium will be constructed in Neerpede and have 45,000 seats and 5,000 business-seats. Also the Belgian Football Organisation is interested in the project. Read more »

Mbo didn't train

Mbo didn't train

The Belgian national team trained again today. On Wednesday, the Red Devils meet San Marino. Anderlecht striker Mbo Mpenza didn't train because of personal reasons. Read more »

 05-09-2005 

Sweden defeat Bulgaria

Sweden defeat Bulgaria

Christian Wilhelmsson and Sweden won against Bulgaria by 3-0. Sweden keeps the 2nd place in Group 8. Croatia is still leading the group with a one point lead on Sweden, Hungary is third. Read more »

Juhasz also wins with Hungary

Juhasz also wins with Hungary

Like Hasi and Zewlakow, Juhasz did very well with his national team: a 4-0 victory on Malta. Juhasz also played the whole game. The Hungarians can still hope to qualify as they are third of their group. Read more »

Poland wins against Austria

Poland wins against Austria

Michal Zewlakow won against Austria by 3-2. Anderlecht player played the whole game. Thanks to this victory, Poland still occupies the first position in Group 6, with a 2 points lead on England. Read more »

Hasi wins with Albania

Hasi wins with Albania

In Group 2, Albania won against Kazakstan by 2-1. Midfielder Besnik Hasi played the whole game. His national team is 5th of the group, but is unlikely to qualify for the World Cup 2006 in Germany. Read more »

 04-09-2005 

Defeat of Belgium in Bosnia

Defeat of Belgium in Bosnia

Belgium lost yesterday evening in Bosnia (1-0). The Bosnian goal was scored by Sergej Barbarez. Because of this bad result, the Red Devils see their chance of qualifying for the World Cup 2006 in Germany diminish seriously. Read more »

Draw for Tihinen and Finland

Draw for Tihinen and Finland

Finland did not manage yesterday to beat Andorra. Anderlecht defender HannuTihinen played the whole game. With this draw, Finland keeps its fourth place in Group 1. Read more »

 03-09-2005 

More matches are needed

More matches are needed

Vercauteren is happy with Anderlecht's management board because they have succeeded in keeping Wilhelmsson and in transferring players. Vercauteren wanted some more players but they were too expensive for Anderlecht. Read more »

Pujol scores with the Reserves

Pujol scores with the Reserves

Anderlecht's reserves team has beaten Roeselaare by 2-3. Anderlecht's new player Pujol has played only 45 minutes but he has scored once for his new tram. Delorge and Baseggio have also scored. Read more »

 02-09-2005 

Westerlo wanted Gerk and Iachtchouk

Westerlo wanted Gerk and Iachtchouk

Not only Christian Wilhelmsson, Vincent Kompany and Walter Baseggio had the opportunity to leave Anderlecht. There was also interest for Anatoli Gerk and Oleg Iachtchouk. They both had the chance to move to Westerlo. Read more »

Vanden Borre amazes with new hair style

Vanden Borre amazes with new hair style

Anthony Vanden Borre appeared on the training pitch of the Red Devils with another amazing hair style yesterday. After the rasta-look and the short curls, it looked like it was time for a waffle-pattern now. Read more »

 01-09-2005 

Pujol makes his debut tomorrow

Pujol makes his debut tomorrow

The new French striker Grégory Pujol will make his debut during the reserves' game against Roeselare tomorrow. Fabrice Ehret resumed the group training today, he will also make his appearance. Mitu is still rehabilitating. Read more »

Baseggio not interested in Heracles

Baseggio not interested in Heracles

Also the Dutch team Heracles Almelo have tried to sign a player of Anderlecht. They wanted to add Walter Baseggio to their squad, on loan, but the midfielder wasn't interested in a Dutch adventure. Read more »

Late offer for Kompany refused

Late offer for Kompany refused

Just before the closing of the transfer market, there is always an unexpected offer for a player. Also Anderlecht have received an offer yesterday. The Spanish team FC Sevilla wanted to sign Vincent Kompany at the last moment. Read more »

Chelsea miss John Terry for a few months

Chelsea miss John Terry for a few months

Chelsea will miss John Terry for the next few months. Therefore, he will not play against Anderlecht on September 13 because he is suffering from a knee-injury. It will keep him out of the pitch for one month at least. Read more »