Van Holsbeeck wants to fine Jestrovic

Herman Van Holsbeeck, manager of Anderlecht, is not happy about the behaviour Nenad Jestrovic at the moment. The Serbian striker trained this week, without the permission of Anderlecht.


Jestrovic was out with an arm fracture for a long time. Although he didn't play, he was called up for the interland with Serbia and Montenegro. But Anderlecht forbid him to play. Still, he trained with the national team, eventhough the medical staff of Anderlecht had advised him not to train.

"Our statement was clear", explained Herman Van Holsbeeck. "Nenad Jestrovic was not allowed to play. He was very disappointed, and started training on his own. But nor the team, nor the coach gave him permission to do that."

"Wednesday, I will ask him to come to my office. And I will ask the directory committee next Thursday to fine him. A player has rights, but also duties. They are paid well enough", concludes the manager.

Jestrovic also gave his explanation. "I thought I was ready, but the doctor and Anderlecht didn't share that opinion. I accepted the decision, but I was disappointed. I hope that I will play against Bocholt on Sunday. I'm ready for it. That is the reason why I trained with Serbia: I want to show that I want to come back as quickly as possible."