INJURIES - INTERVIEWS Anderlecht must secure its ticket to the Conference League playoffs in Chisinau. Despite its comfortable lead, Hasi expects an aggressive start to the match from the home team.
After the 3-0 win at Lotto Park, RSCA should not encounter any difficulties in Moldova. Hasi left a few players in Neerpede as a precaution. “But that doesn't mean we're going to experiment,” he said. “There's a good reason for everyone who's absent.”
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Continue reading "Yari Verschaeren suffered from groin problems last season and played a lot, so it was time to give him a rest. The same goes for Thorgan Hazard. Ali Maamar has been suffering from abdominal problems for weeks, but had to continue playing. Further tests will have to determine exactly what is wrong, but his performance has suffered as a result. Jan-Carlo Simic is suffering from a few niggles and wasn't ready for this game."
Bertaccini in the starting lineup? Will Adriano Bertaccini start for the first time? “Adriano brings bite, movement, and danger, but he hasn't been through the whole preseason.” For newcomer Yasin Özcan, it's still too early. “He missed training days because the administrative formalities related to his transfer were delayed. But he plays with a lot of intensity, and that's what we need.”
Fast defenders It remains to be seen whether Yasin Özcan has the necessary speed in defense, which has proven to be Anderlecht's weak point in recent weeks. “Name me one defender in Belgium who isn't vulnerable when playing 60 meters from goal. We need to become smarter and more cunning. The pressure up front needs to be improved so that the defense isn't immediately put under pressure. We're not changing the way we play: we're continuing to push forward with energy and intensity.”
