INTERVIEWS Besnik Hasi had to explain himself to the press after the avoidable defeat against Zulte Waregem. He pointed out the sore points, but also cited mitigating circumstances, including fatigue. However, it had been known since the end of last season that Anderlecht had to play early in Europe and that the matches would come in quick succession.
Hasi began by admitting that Anderlecht hadn't played well. He pointed out the lack of energy, the lack of presence in midfield, and the poorly utilized spaces.
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Continue reading However, Hasi also pointed out the succession of matches at the start of the season, the sixth in three weeks. "Yes, we're tired. But that's normal at the moment, I think," said Hasi. The coach also seems to be considering a better balance between attack and defense, as the team's defense is particularly vulnerable to speed and counterattacks. "We need to find a better balance between players in front of and behind the ball, even if that means creating fewer chances," said Hasi, who also admitted he wouldn't mind conceding a goal if his team created more of their own. He did, however, emphasize his desire to keep playing forward.
The coach also refused to use Put's interference with Saliba during the 0-1 as an excuse, saying the players should have performed better afterward. Hasi concluded somewhat strangely by saying they would assess tomorrow's match against Moldova to see who would be ready. From what we could see, no one was injured this time. The defense is already thin on the ground, especially since Öscan apparently isn't match-fit yet.
