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 31-10-2024 

Hubert: ‘Some players get rest’

Hubert: ‘Some players get rest’

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David Hubert addressed the press yesterday afternoon. He talked about tonight's cup game. The coach explained that a number of players will be rested. One of them might be Colin Coosemans. In that case, Mads Kikkenborg will make his debut for Anderlecht.

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Official: Fredberg leaves, Olivier Renard coming

Official: Fredberg leaves, Olivier Renard coming

OTHER

Jesper Fredberg is no longer CEO Sports at Anderlecht. The club has appointed a sporting director with Olivier Renard (45), who comes over from MLS club CF Montréal. In Canada, Renard worked as sports director and vice-president for the last five years. The position of CEO Sports is eliminated in the club's current structure.

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Cup match to be watched on Club RTL

Cup match to be watched on Club RTL

GAMES

Anderlecht's cup match tonight will be available to watch live on Walloon channel Club RTL, the second channel of RTL-TVI. Sporza will not broadcast the match. They opt for the duel between Deinze and Antwerp.

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Masscho finds new club

Masscho finds new club

TRANSFERS

Loïc Masscho has found a new club. The 23-year-old defender pulled the door of Anderlecht behind him after last season. Now he has signed a contract with Sporting Hasselt until the end of the season.

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 30-10-2024 

Tendinopathy is a long-term process

Tendinopathy is a long-term process

INJURIES

Jan Vertonghen has resumed running training, but his return is not for immediately. After three months of absence due to tendinitis, it is hoped the Anderlecht captain will be back on the pitch before the end of the year.

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 28-10-2024 

Augustinsson given a rest

Augustinsson given a rest

OTHER

Ludwig Augustinsson was rested for the match against Bruges. Marco Kana was called up last-minute to replace him. The reason for his absence was that he suffered from soreness after the Europa League match. However, according to media reports, it is nothing serious.

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Coosemans: ‘We were not at level’

Coosemans: ‘We were not at level’

GAMES

Colin Coosemans, the only one who was still somewhat on level terms at RSC Anderlecht, defended his nets in the best possible way, but it was not enough. The match was difficult, but it was not Brugge that made it difficult, but rather RSC Anderlecht according to the goalkeeper. The level shown was simply insufficient and it also lacked intensity on the part of RSC Anderlecht.

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Anderlecht falls into the deep end: 2-1

Anderlecht falls into the deep end: 2-1

GAMES Anderlecht lost 2-1 at Club Brugge. Purple and white were outplayed the entire match by a more aggressive Bruges that failed to extend the score several times. Anderlecht hardly played an attack together but in the closing stages it suddenly became exciting after Simic mitigated. In the final minute, both Vazquez and Zanka could have scored. Zanka's chance in particular should have always ended up in goal.

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 27-10-2024 

Dreyer: "Barely any vacation, that's mentally not evident"

Dreyer:

INTERVIEWS

With two goals in his last three games, Anders Dreyer seems to have recovered his torinstinct. The first months of the season he was not at level. “After the European Championship, I barely had ten or twelve days of vacation. Physically that works, but mentally not. On top of that, I also became a father. That also took energy.”

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 25-10-2024 
 23-10-2024 

Signing session at Westland Shopping Center

Signing session at Westland Shopping Center

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On Tuesday, 29 October, several players will be available for a signing session at the Westland Shopping Centre. The event will take place from 2pm to 4pm. There is no need to register in advance. Please note,there will be queues and players have to leave again at 4pm.

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Vergoote leads Club Brugge - RSC Anderlecht

Vergoote leads Club Brugge - RSC Anderlecht

GAMES

Sunday RSC Anderlecht will visit rival Club Brugge. Jasper Vergoote will manage the match along with Michael Geerolf and Martijn Tiesters along the line. Simon Bourdeaud'hui will be fourth official. Kick-off at Jan Breydel is scheduled for 1.30pm.

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Embarrassing loss in Beerschot

Embarrassing loss in Beerschot

GAMES

Anderlecht made a serious fool of themselves by losing 2-1 at Beerschot which barely counted two points so far. Anderlecht did have most of the goal attempts, but ran on a counter before and after halftime in which very poor defense. It is typical that Dolberg provided the equalizer from a penalty kick after halftime, because Purple-White did not really get any clear-cut chances after halftime. A very painful defeat that could lead to a free fall in the standings, especially with the away game to Club Brugge coming up.

 

 

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 22-10-2024 

Europa League: Slovak referee team, Dutch VAR

Europa League: Slovak referee team, Dutch VAR

GAMES

Next Thursday, RSC Anderlecht, host Ludogorets at Lotto Park as part of the Europa League. UEFA designated a Slovak referee team with Filip Glova as referee, Daniel Polacek and Peter Bednar as linesmen and Lukas Dzivjak closes the row as fourth official.

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Anderlecht wants to acquire Goto

Anderlecht wants to acquire Goto

OTHER

According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Anderlecht are said to be negotiating with Iwata to permanently recruit striker Keisuke Goto. The Japanese striker scored twice just this weekend in the derby against RWDM in the Challenger Pro League.

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 18-10-2024 

Stroeykens: ‘Improving own stats’

Stroeykens: ‘Improving own stats’

OTHER

Mario Stroeykens has been one of the star players this season. Despite a place on the bench in the first game against STVV, something he was very disappointed about, he quickly grabbed a starting place. In this,Super Mario does not shirk his responsibility on the pitch: his relentless drive to win are an example for many others. But the way he reprimanded Mauves Army after the irregularities in Spain also testify to this. ‘But now we have to move forward again, with the support of all supporters,' he does stress.

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RSCA Futsal against Aarschot

RSCA Futsal against Aarschot

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Tonight, for the first time ever, FS Aarschot's hall will be completely full for the match against RSC Anderlecht Futsal. Coach Luca Cragnaz's team, still unbeaten in Belgium this season, is preparing for the Main Round of the Champions League in Roosdaal. Kick-off will take place at 21h15 in sports hall De Demervallei. Just like two years ago, RSCA Futsal will welcome the main tournament of the Champions League (22-26 October).

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RSCA Women head to Bruges

RSCA Women head to Bruges

DAMES

After a busy week with an away game at Sclessin, RSCA Women will travel to West Flanders this Saturday 19 October. At 16h15, they will take on Club Brugge at the sports centre in Aalter. The Bruges side have gained six points after seven matchdays, while Anderlecht, with one match less played, are co-leaders with OHL.

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 17-10-2024 

Return of Bertrand Crasson to RSCA?

Return of Bertrand Crasson to RSCA?

OTHER

Anderlecht are considering the addition of an extra assistant to support coach David Hubert. However, the current staff, including Roel Clement and Yannick Euvrard, would remain largely intact. The name of Issame Charai has already been mentioned as well as that of Bertrand Crasson, former player of purple-white. Jan Michaelsen's future within the staff has not yet been determined.

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Is Anderlecht already going for final transfer Dendoncker?

Is Anderlecht already going for final transfer Dendoncker?

TRANSFERS

Certain media are reporting that Leander Dendoncker could be signing permanently with Anderlecht sooner. Anderlecht are currently renting the midfielder, but negotiations are reportedly underway with Aston Villa. The transfer could reportedly go ahead for six million euros, instead of eight million that was included as an option to buy.

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Lukaku: ‘When I return, it won't be to wind down’

Lukaku: ‘When I return, it won't be to wind down’

OTHER

In the podcast Koolcast Sport, Romelu Lukaku reaffirmed that he will return to Anderlecht. Indirectly, he even hinted at the timing. ‘Return? That's going to happen anyway. And I still want to play decently then and be competitive. Suppose I return in two years and we lose a game, I'm going to be angry.'

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 16-10-2024 

RSCA Women loses points against Standard

RSCA Women loses points against Standard

DAMES In a thrilling match, RSCA Women drew 2-2 against Standard Liege after taking an early 0-1 lead. Standard turned the tables, going up 2-1. However, in the final moments of the game, Anderlecht managed to equalize. The goals for Anderlecht were scored by Silke Vanwynsberghe and Luna Vanzeir. This draw means that Anderlecht has now dropped points for the first time this season, losing their perfect record. Read more »

 11-10-2024 

Zanka quits as international

Zanka quits as international

OTHER Mathias ‘Zanka' Jørgensen has announced his retirement from Denmark's national team. The 34-year-old defender wants to free up more time for his family. Moreover, he no longer sees himself being there at the 2026 World Cup, so he wants to give opportunities to younger players now. Read more »

Swiss Wicky was also serious option

Swiss Wicky was also serious option

OTHER Besides Ryan Mason (T2 Tottenham), Swiss Raphael Wicky was also a serious candidate to become Anderlecht's new coach. He too travelled to Brussels and had intense talks with the Anderlecht top brass, but finally the choice fell to David Hubert. Read more »

 10-10-2024 

Vertonghen still not fit

Vertonghen still not fit

INJURIES According to Het Nieuwsblad, Jan Vertonghen is not ready to play even after the international break. The captain has been struggling with Achilles tendons for quite some time and will not be ready to play until he is completely relieved of the pain. Lieven Maesschalck hinted that several more weeks are needed. Read more »


 09-10-2024 
 07-10-2024 

What about... Hubert

What about... Hubert

OTHER The big question in the coming days: who will become head coach of RSC Anderlecht? Will the board choose David Hubert, after his victories against Sociedad and Standard, or will he have to step down to welcome the new coach. And who will that new coach be. Read more »

Jelle Coen: ‘No question of a crisis’

Jelle Coen: ‘No question of a crisis’

GAMES RSCA Futures are bottom of the Challenger Pro League after a 1-0 defeat against Jong Genk, the former team of Jelle Coen, Anderlecht's current coach. Despite the position, there is no crisis according to Coen, who praises the young team and believes in their potential. The current RSCA Futures team is qualitatively different from previous seasons, mainly because of the lack of experience. Coen stresses that the players still need to grow and develop in different aspects of the game. Read more »

Simic suspended against Beerschot

Simic suspended against Beerschot

OTHER Jan Carlo Simic picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the match against Standard. As a result, he will be suspended for the next match against Beerschot. Purple and White will thus have to do without him in the upcoming championship matchday. It is possible Vertonghen will return by then. Read more »

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

INTERVIEWS Mauves Army were not happy with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army's level after the match to celebrate the victory.  Read more »

Futures lose again

Futures lose again

1B - OTHER Simultaneously with Anderlecht-Standard, the match between the RSCA Futures and Jong Genk was also played in 1B. The Futures held out until half-time, but scored a goal shortly after the break. It was also the only goal of the match.  Read more »

Anderlecht can win again in league

Anderlecht can win again in league

GAMES Anderlecht won its second home match of the league 3-0 against Standard. Anderlecht played a solid game in which it struck twice before half-time at an ideal moment through Simic and Dolberg. Standard actually did not play badly, but it lacked quality to punish mistakes by Purple White. After half-time Anderlecht had more control and Dreyer scored the 3-0 in extra time. All in all, a deserved win for an efficient Purple and White.
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“Supporters and players deserve respect”

“Supporters and players deserve respect”

INTERVIEWS Mauves Army was not pleased with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army after the game to celebrate the victory. Read more »

Stadium briefly turns against hard core

Stadium briefly turns against hard core

GAMES - OTHER Not much after Simic's 1-0, the majority of fans present in the stadium turned against their own hard core as they made their entrance. The Sociedad incidents were condemned in this way. Among other things, “Shame on you” resounded in the stands. Read more »

Anderlecht can win again in the league

Anderlecht can win again in the league

GAMES Anderlecht won its second home match of the league 3-0 against Standard. Anderlecht played a solid game in which it struck twice before halftime at an ideal moment through Simic and Dolberg. Standard actually did not play badly, but it lacked quality to punish mistakes by Purple and White. After halftime Anderlecht had more control and Dreyer scored the 3-0 in extra time. All in all, a deserved victory for an efficient Purple and White. Read more »

Van Bommel has no interest

Van Bommel has no interest

TRANSFERS According to Het Nieuwsblad, Mark van Bommel will not become Anderlecht's new trainer. The Dutchman spoke (out of courtesy) with Fredberg, but quickly revealed that he was not interested. Read more »

 06-10-2024 
 04-10-2024 

Leoni: “I said to myself: shoot!”

Leoni: “I said to myself: shoot!”

INTERVIEWS Théo Leoni, match winner against Sociedad, could hardly be more different after his magnificent goal that ultimately ensured victory. Although the crowd favorite does admit that at first it was not his intention to put the ball there. Read more »

Anderlecht: “Totally unacceptable behavior”

Anderlecht: “Totally unacceptable behavior”

INTERVIEWS After the match, coach and players of Real Sociedad reacted in dismay to the misbehavior of part of the Anderlecht starting lineup. Anderlecht spokesman Mathias Declercq condemned the facts and apologized on behalf of the club. “This totally unacceptable behavior has no place in soccer,” he said. Read more »

Anderlecht stunts and wins at Sociedad

Anderlecht stunts and wins at Sociedad

GAMES What a performance! Anderlecht recorded a surprising 1-2 victory at Real Sociedad tonight. Purple and white thus start with six out of six in the Europa League. The sting on this fine performance, however, is the misbehavior of a part of the Anderlecht supporters. Read more »

Anderlecht supporters misbehave in Sociedad

Anderlecht supporters misbehave in Sociedad

OTHER A part of the Anderlecht followers (we refuse to use the term 'supporters' or 'fans') have once again given the club a bad name in Europe. In Sociedad, they caused disturbances during the day. During the match, they pelted the home supporters with chairs. Read more »

 03-10-2024 

Spanish police are on high alert

Spanish police are on high alert

GAMES The Spanish police are on guard tonight for two matches in the Basque Country, including Anderlecht. This is because the hard core of Athletic Bilbao would like to take revenge on Anderlecht supporters following an incident fourteen years ago. Read more »

Knutsen won't be Anderlecht's future T1

Knutsen won't be Anderlecht's future T1

TRANSFERS - OTHER Kjetil Knutsen has denied any approach from RSCA regarding a future transfer, and it is not his intention to leave Bodo Glimt for the time being. He wants to remain 100% focused on his current club, and there's probably no question of him becoming Anderlecht's next coach. Read more »

Selection for Sociedad

Selection for Sociedad

OTHER There are no surprises in the selection for tomorrow night's game at Real Sociedad, especially for those who have been following the news a bit. Ludwig Augustinsson is ready again after his concussion, but an ailing Leander Dendoncker remains in Belgium. Read more »

 02-10-2024 

Coosemans 'Golden Shoe' of September

Coosemans 'Golden Shoe' of September

OTHER Colin Coosemans has been voted player of the month of September by the readers of Het Laatste Nieuws. While this award is also called the “Golden Shoe” of the month, the results are completely separate from the trophy awarded in January. Read more »

Augustinsson available tomorrow

Augustinsson available tomorrow

OTHER It was previously reported that defender Augustinsson was likely to be recovered for the game against Real Sociedad and today we can confirm the same. The Swede with a past at Sevilla indeed travels with the Basque Country and is deployable. Only Amuzu, Vertonghen and Hazard are missing. Angulo is suspended. Read more »

Romanian referee Real Sociedad-RSCA

Romanian referee Real Sociedad-RSCA

GAMES UEFA has appointed Marian Barbu as referee for the match between Real Sociedad and Anderlecht at the Reala Arena in San-Sebastian. Kickoff will take place at 6:45 p.m. The assistant referees are also from Romania.  Read more »

RSCA Futsal undergoes law of the strongest

RSCA Futsal undergoes law of the strongest

OTHER The RSC Anderlecht Futsal team participated in the Trofeo Portus Apostoli tournament in Spain last weekend. RSCA was defeated by Palma 4-5, the current Champions League champion. Purple and White also suffered a defeat against home team Noia, 6-4. Noia hosts the tournament. Read more »

Pro contract for 15-year-old Kalonji

Pro contract for 15-year-old Kalonji

YOUTH Anderlecht has signed another youth player to a professional contract with Noah Kalonji. The 15-year-old Kalonji has tied his fate to purple-white until mid-2026. “Kalonji is a versatile midfielder who stands out for his serenity on the pitch and his ball recovery,” is how Anderlecht describes the player. Read more »

U21s beaten by Chelsea

U21s beaten by Chelsea

GAMES RSCA's U21s are taking part in this year's Premier League International Cup, which brings together twelve English and twelve European clubs. Anderlecht's youngsters have been drawn in Group D with teams from : Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Crystal Palace, Real Sociedad, Brighton, Southampton and Sporting Portugal. Read more »

 01-10-2024 

List of players on loan

List of players on loan

GAMES Louis Patris played STVV's entire match against Cercle Brugge, which ended in a 1-1 draw. STVV is currently in 13th place. On the other side of the language border, Alexis Flips came onto the field in the 84th minute. His Charleroi had to take a late equalizer from Club Brugge. Charleroi is currently in fourth place. Read more »

Delabre and De Caigny injured

Delabre and De Caigny injured

INJURIES Anderlecht's women's team responded to their elimination in the Champions League with brilliance. The young goalkeeper, Aude Waldbillig, stopped a penalty kick after halftime, preventing a reversal. Racing Genk was eventually defeated 5-1. Coach Dennis Moerman was outraged by missed offside situations that created chances for Genk. Read more »