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 29-09-2023 

Riemer: "Dolberg, Amuzu and N'Diaye not ready to play"

Riemer:

INJURIES Kasper Dolberg and Francis Amuzu will not be ready to play for tomorrow's match against Eupen. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference this afternoon. Moussa N'Diaye and Benito Raman are also not ready to play. It was already known that Thomas Delaney (collarbone fracture) will be out for some time. Read more »

Official: Stroeykens extends contract at Anderlecht

Official: Stroeykens extends contract at Anderlecht

OTHER Anderlecht has just announced the contract extension of Mario Stroeykens. The attacking midfielder signed a deal today, on his 19th birthday, until 2026. "We will do everything we can to develop Mario's full potential in the coming years," said CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg. Read more »

 27-09-2023 

Dolberg uncertain for Eupen game

Dolberg uncertain for Eupen game

INJURIES The compact for Thomas Delanay is tough, he is out until at least mid-November due to a collarbone fracture. Kasper Dolberg also had to go to the side with an injury during the match against Club Brugge, but am him the injury would not be too bad. Read more »

De Condé suspended for two games

De Condé suspended for two games

OTHER The Disciplinary Committee for Professional Football has handed Racing Genk's Head of Football, Dimitri de Condé, a penalty of four matchdays, two of which are effective. de Condé tangled with Jan Vertonghen after the match against RSC Anderlecht at the Cegeka Arena.  Read more »

Staessens leads Eupen - RSC Anderlecht

Staessens leads Eupen - RSC Anderlecht

GAMES Next Saturday, RSC Anderlecht makes the distant trip to Eupen, referees Brent Staessens whistles the kickoff at 4 p.m. Quentin Lesceux and Gianni Seeldraeyers are the linesmen on duty, Simon Bourdeaud'Hui fourth official.  Read more »

 26-09-2023 

Talks with Fredberg are ongoing

Talks with Fredberg are ongoing

OTHER Brian Riemer extended his contract until 2026 last Friday. Talks are also ongoing with Jesper Fredberg about a contract extension. The CEO Sports his current contract runs until June 2024.  Read more »

Hazard: "Mistakes will be paid in cash"

Hazard:

INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard started in the starting lineup against Club Brugge and also had the chance for the 2-0 at one point but he kicked high over goal. "I'm still missing the feeling a little bit," he explained after that miss, also playing with an injection after suffering from his big toe. Read more »

Hopefully just a stretch for Dolberg

Hopefully just a stretch for Dolberg

INJURIES Brian Riemer not only saw Thomas Delaney falling out on Sunday. Kasper Dolberg also went to the side after a bad contact with Brandon Mechele. The coach is hoping it is just a strain, but there is a chance it could be a muscle tear. Read more »

Familiar faces in the stand of honor

Familiar faces in the stand of honor

OTHER The topper brought a lot of people to their feet, the Lotto Park was sold out and filled to the brim. But the grandstand was also well filled and there were a lot of familiar faces among them. Peter Schmeichel came to support son Kasper and Kylian Hazard came to support brother Thorgan.  Read more »

Poor match yields another draw

Poor match yields another draw

GAMES Anderlecht failed to hold on to a 1-0 lead against Club Brugge. A goal before halftime by Dolberg was wiped out by Skov Olsen with the equalizer after halftime. Anderlecht started energetically, but Club got into the game better. Before halftime, Purple White had to substitute both Dolberg and Delaney due to injury. After halftime, Hazard had a great chance to double the lead, but it was Skov Olsen who scored. In the closing stages, there was not too much left to do. Read more »


 24-09-2023 

Riemer: "Nobody gets promises of playing time"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS At the press conference leading up to tomorrow's game against Club Brugge, Jesper Fredberg immediately received questions about the goalkeeper issue. "Competition is good, because that pushes our goalkeepers forward," he replied. "Sooner or later we will make a choice." Read more »

Official: Riemer head coach for two more years

Official: Riemer head coach for two more years

OTHER Brian Riemer extended his contract as Anderlecht coach until 2026. The coach's current agreement ran until the end of this season. "Together we want to build further to bring this team and this club back where it belongs," CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg said. Read more »

 21-09-2023 

Verschaeren extends contract until 2026

Verschaeren extends contract until 2026

OTHER Yari Verschaeren signed a new contract with Anderlecht. The number ten extended his commitment, which expired at the end of this season, until mid-2026. "Anderlecht is just the club for me and I feel I am not finished here yet," the midfielder said. Read more »

Rits: "Riemer was quite angry yes"

Rits:

INTERVIEWS Brian Riemer said it after the game at Kortrijk, he got pretty angry in the locker room. Mats Rits agrees, although he also immediately admits that he doesn't really have much comparison material because he has only been with the team for a short time Read more »

 20-09-2023 

 19-09-2023 

Visser referee on Sunday

Visser referee on Sunday

GAMES Sunday RSC Anderlecht host Club Brugge at Lotto Park. Lawrence Visser may take charge of this match. Thibaud Nijssen and Rien Vanyzere are along the line. Laurent Willems is fourth official. Read more »

"Dupé got promise of being undisputed number 1"

OTHER After the game against KV Kortrijk, Maxime Dupé did not want to comment on the arrival of Kasper Schmeichel. Not illogical according to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri. "Dupé was promised to be the undisputed number one. That was a sine qua non for him to come to Anderlecht," he writes. Read more »

Terry Van de Ven signs first pro contract

Terry Van de Ven signs first pro contract

YOUTH 15-year-old Terry Van de Ven signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht today. The 15-year-old striker is now fixed until 2026. Terry is the younger brother of Chike, but the latter swapped purple-white for OH Leuven's U23 this summer. Read more »

Rib injury for Schmeichel

Rib injury for Schmeichel

INJURIES It is because of an injury to the ribs that Kasper Schmeichel was not yet in the matchday selection on Sunday. Coach Brian Riemer told that after the game against Kortrijk. On Tuesday, the goalkeeper will undergo the necessary tests. Then it should become clear how long he will be out. Read more »

Hazard: "Not the dream scenario"

Hazard:

INTERVIEWS Thorgan Hazard could not celebrate his Anderlecht debut with a win. The latest summer acquisition started on the bench, but was allowed to fill in on the hour. "I could have started, but the staff chose not to take any risks," he told Eleven's micro afterwards. Read more »

Dreyer saves point in last minute

Dreyer saves point in last minute

GAMES Anderlecht were close to losing at Kortrijk. Substitute Anders Dreyer saved Anderlecht from defeat with a fine 2-2 in the last minute of extra time. In an animated match (usually so at Kortrijk), the home side were able to take the lead twice through Anderlecht mistakes and both Debast and the loanee Kana were shown red. Anderlecht prevailed before half-time, but slumped and barely got a chance together until Dreyer struck so. Read more »

Dreyer saves point in last minute

Dreyer saves point in last minute

GAMES Anderlecht was close to losing at Kortrijk. substitute Anders Dreyer saved Anderlecht from defeat with a nice 2-2 in the last minute of extra time. In an animated match (usually so at Kortrijk), the home team was able to take the lead twice due to Anderlecht mistakes and both Debast and the loanee Kana got red. Anderlecht prevailed before halftime, but subsided and barely got a chance together until Dreyer struck. Read more »

 17-09-2023 

Schmeichel uncertain for Kortrijk

Schmeichel uncertain for Kortrijk

INJURIES According to journalist Kjell Doms of Het Laatste Nieuws, acquisition Kasper Schmeichel is uncertain for the match against Kortrijk. The Danish goalkeeper has come down badly at training. Today will see how serious the injury is. Dupé was in goal anyway and Coosemans was therefore not in action with the Futures against Patro Eisden. Read more »

Father Kana: "Praise for Marco? Window dressing"

Father Kana:

INTERVIEWS Marco Kana takes on Anderlecht with Kortrijk this weekend. But whether it will be a happy reunion? In Het Nieuwsblad, father Guéry Kana speaks harsh words about Anderlecht's sporting bosses. "The project for Marco was way too flimsy and the signals were too negative. It was always our aim to leave this summer." Read more »

Still: "Kana is a true leader"

Still:

INTERVIEWS Like Anderlecht, Kortrijk strengthened their squad during the summer and will show a new face against Anderlecht tomorrow. And of course, a motivated Marco Kana will want to show his worth to the purple-and-white board. "He is very important for our group. He is a real leader, he is only 21 and he is already very mature," Edward Still explained on KVK's official website. 
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 16-09-2023 

Patris in, Augustinsson out

Patris in, Augustinsson out

INJURIES Barring any last-minute surprises - Brian Riemer gives a final training session today before tomorrow's trip to Kortrijk - Anderlecht's coach can count on the return of Louis Patris, who missed the Genk match with a hand injury.  Read more »

Riemer: 'Dupé will start on Sunday'

Riemer: 'Dupé will start on Sunday'

INTERVIEWS Brian Riemer answered questions about the choice of goalkeeper in the coming weeks. For the Anderlecht coach, the best goalkeeper will play, but for Sunday's trip to Kortrijk, the choice has already been made: "Maxime Dupé will be our goalkeeper," the Dane said.  Read more »


 15-09-2023 
 14-09-2023 

RSCA Women win postponed match

RSCA Women win postponed match

DAMES The RSCA Women went on to win 1-2 at Zulte Waregem. This was a catch-up match from matchday three. So after the elimination for the Champions League, a bit of consolation for the women's team. Substitute Buabadi scored the winning goal late in the match. Read more »

 12-09-2023 

 11-09-2023 

Croky Cup: RSC Anderlecht again to La Louvière

Croky Cup: RSC Anderlecht again to La Louvière

OTHER This afternoon was the draw for the 1/16th finals of the Cup of Belgium. RSC Anderlecht will start its cup adventure again at the stade du Tivoli against RAAL La Louvière. An exact date for the duel is not yet known, but will be played on 31 October or 1, 2 November. Read more »

150th cap for Vertonghen

150th cap for Vertonghen

OTHER Tomorrow, the Red Devils take on Estonia in the King Baudouin Stadium. For Jan Vertonghen this will also be his 150th cap. At least he will not claim the captain's armband for that cap. Read more »

Croky Cup: at 12pm draw 1/16 finals

Croky Cup: at 12pm draw 1/16 finals

OTHER At 12pm, the draw for 1/16 finals in the Croky Cup. At this stage, the 16 first division clubs will also be added to the drum. Along with 1B clubs Ostend, Zulte Waregem, Francs Borains, SK Beveren, Patro Eisden, Lierse Kempenzonen, Beerschot and Dender, and amateur clubs Harelbeke, Thes Sport and Meux. also go into the drum. As will East Flanders' lower league Eendracht Elene-Grotenberge. Read more »

 10-09-2023 
 07-09-2023 

Raman stays with Anderlecht (for now)

Raman stays with Anderlecht (for now)

TRANSFERS Benito Raman is still an Anderlecht player. No agreement was found with Kortrijk or STVV who were interested in the striker. Anderlecht would like to sell Raman to drop the wage bill. Raman was no longer part of the matchday core for the match in Genk last weekend. In some countries, the transfer market is still open, so something may still be moving from Greece, Turkey or Saudi Arabia. Read more »

Official: Ilay Camara to RWDM

Official: Ilay Camara to RWDM

TRANSFERS Ilay Camara (20) is leaving Anderlecht and has signed a three-year contract and an option for an extra year with neighbours RWDM. The flanker signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht last year and played 30 games for the Futures. Read more »

 06-09-2023 

RWDM inquires about Colassin

RWDM inquires about Colassin

TRANSFERS Antoine Colassin was loaned out to Heerenveen last season and may look elsewhere this season too, although nothing is concrete yet. Maybe RWDM will come up with the solution, the promoted side is still looking for Belgians to balance its selection. Read more »

Deal Hazard approaches finish line

Deal Hazard approaches finish line

OTHER There are more and more positive reports regarding Thorgan Hazard's transfer. The player is said to have accepted RSC Anderlecht's offer. Although nothing has been officially confirmed yet. But at least things are moving in the right direction. Read more »

Idrissi plan B as winger

Idrissi plan B as winger

TRANSFERS RSC Anderlecht is not putting all its cards on Thorgan Hazard, it is also negotiating with 27-year-old Moroccan Dutchman, Oussama Idrissi. The winger  is currently without a club after his contract at Sevilla was terminated. Read more »

 05-09-2023 

Burnley wanted Arnstad

Burnley wanted Arnstad

TRANSFERS According to Norwegian journalist Arilas Ould-Saada, Burnley seriously pulled on Kristian Arnstad's sleeve in the past transfer window. The latest bid of three was transferred on Friday and was over 5 million. Anderlecht declined the offer. Read more »

Kortrijk and STVV want Raman

Kortrijk and STVV want Raman

TRANSFERS Anderlecht have put Benito Raman up for sale. The striker is in his final year of his contract and was recently told he could leave. Anderlecht mainly wants to get rid of the player's high wages. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Kortrijk and STVV have jumped into the dance for Raman. Although Kortrijk are offering slightly more, Raman himself would prefer a move to Sint-Truiden. As a matter of fact, Raman has played for both clubs in the past. Read more »

Verschueren resigns from board of directors

Verschueren resigns from board of directors

OTHER Michael Verschueren is resigning from Anderlecht. After more than 13 years, the son of Mister Michel is resigning from the club's board of directors. "Michael will soon take up a new challenge within international football that requires complete independence," Anderlecht reports. Read more »

Talks with Jannik Vestergaard

Talks with Jannik Vestergaard

TRANSFERS The transfer market closes at 0h00 on Wednesday night, so not much time remains to finalise incoming transfers. According to transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht are talking to Leicester City's Dane Jannik Vestergaard. The 31-year-old central defender could solve a personnel shortage at the back as besides Debast, Vertonghen and Sardella, the selection no longer counts a pure central defender. Read more »

 04-09-2023 

RSCA Futsal wins Super Cup

RSCA Futsal wins Super Cup

OTHER RSCA Futsal has clinched its first cup of the season. After a 5-1 win over Bilzen in the league opener on Friday night, Anderlecht beat Herentals 6-1 in Roosdaal yesterday.  Cainan was the top scorer of the day with 4 goals, while Saura and Edu also found the net.  Read more »

Negotiations with Thorgan Hazard

Negotiations with Thorgan Hazard

OTHER According to journalist Florian Holsbeek, Anderlecht are said to be negotiating with Dortmund over Thorgan Hazard. The Red Devil no longer features in their plans, nor was he selected for the national team. According to Holsbeek, no details are yet known about the contract, but all parties are open to a transfer. Read more »

Amuzu is no longer allowed to leave

Amuzu is no longer allowed to leave

TRANSFERS Anderlecht will not let Francis Amuzu leave in the coming days. Het Nieuwsblad reports. The newspaper writes that Greek sources claim that Olympiakos made another offer of up to €6.5 million, but that Anderlecht refused it. "The winger will stay with purple-white," it reads. Read more »

Schmeichel linked to Anderlecht

Schmeichel linked to Anderlecht

TRANSFERS The media are reporting tonight that Anderlecht want to bring goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to Lotto Park. The 36-year-old Danish goalkeeper had his contract with Nice dissolved a few days ago. Brian Riemer, on his press chat after the game against Genk, would neither confirm nor deny the news.
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Genk scores equalizer in extra time

Genk scores equalizer in extra time

GAMES Anderlecht played 1-1 in Genk in an animated match in which a lot of cards were drawn. However, purple and white played almost the entire match against ten men after two quick yellow for Bah. Still, Genk remained the more dangerous team and Anderlecht could hardly threaten. After half-time, Anderlecht played slightly better and substitute Amuzu scored the 0-1 goal. Vazquez almost scored as well. But in the long extra time, substitute Tolu headed the equaliser just before the final whistle. In itself, a draw at Genk is not a bad result, but giving away the win in the closing stages against ten men is obviously a disappointment. Read more »

 03-09-2023 

Selection: no Patris against Genk

Selection: no Patris against Genk

GAMES Anderlecht have announced a selection of 20 players for the match against Racing Genk. Compared to last week, Louis Patris and the departed Marco Kana are missing. Anders Dreyer returns from suspension. Read more »

 02-09-2023 

Bundu leaves Anderlecht

Bundu leaves Anderlecht

TRANSFERS Anderlecht and Mustapha Bundu have parted ways. The winger from Burkina Faso signed a contract with English side Plymouth yesterday. This is a final transfer. Bundu signed a two-year contract at the English second division club. Read more »

Does Ostend offer way out for Colassin?

Does Ostend offer way out for Colassin?

TRANSFERS According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Antoine Colassin could move to KV Oostende. The 22-year-old striker is sidelined at Anderlecht. Oostende has missed its start in 1B with 0 in 6. Moreover, it saw striker Thierry Ambrose leave a fortnight ago. Read more »

Lissens to Kortrijk as well?

Lissens to Kortrijk as well?

TRANSFERS According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Lucas Lissens enjoys concrete interest from KV Kortrijk. Last season, Lissens was still a regular and captain of the RSCA Futures, this season he hasn't played yet. Read more »

Sardella and Stroeykens with Belgian U21

Sardella and Stroeykens with Belgian U21

YOUTH Gill Swerts, the new Belgium U21 national coach, has called up Killian Sardella (pictured) and Mario Stroeykens for the Ek qualifier against Kazakhstan on September 11. Lucas Stassin, who swapped Anderlecht for Westerlo this summer, also received a first call-up letter. Read more »

 01-09-2023 

Vertonghen and Debast called up for Red Devils

Vertonghen and Debast called up for Red Devils

OTHER With Jan Vertonghen and Zeno Debast, national coach Domenico Tedesco today selected two Anderlecht players for the upcoming international matches. The Red Devils' European Championship qualifiers against Azerbaijan (9 September) and Estonia (12 September). Read more »

Official: Butera to Ajax

Official: Butera to Ajax

TRANSFERS Promising defender Ethan Butera is swapping Anderlecht for Ajax. The 17-year-old will join Jong Ajax there. Butera was one of the promising players who could possibly have grabbed his chance in the first team. However, he did not want to extend his contract, which expires in June 2024, which is why Anderlecht is now forced to sell him. Read more »

Debast first choice at PSV

Debast first choice at PSV

TRANSFERS Het Nieuwsblad and La Dernière Heure report that Zeno Debast is at the very top of PSV Eindhoven's wish list. The Eindhoven club wants to attract another central defender. So, in their ideal world, that would be Debast. Read more »

Raman is still allowed to leave

Raman is still allowed to leave

GAMES Anderlecht have informed Benito Raman that he may still leave the club this summer. Het Laatste Nieuws reports. Remarkable, as he started in the starting line-up the past two duels. A way to put him in the picture? Read more »

Delaney immediately international again

Delaney immediately international again

OTHER Thomas Delaney is already seeing his wish come true. Danish national coach Kasper Hjulmand called up the midfielder for Denmark's next two international matches. Delaney had told on Sunday that his ambition was to become an international again through Anderlecht. Read more »