YOUTH The winter break is approaching, as is the transfer window, and at RSC Anderlecht, the mercato is already buzzing. However, coach Besnik Hasi is urging calm. Before reinforcements arrive, the selection must first be downsized. There is no need for hasty decisions.
During his press conference, Hasi also addressed the injuries to Mario Stroeykens and Ilay Camara, which were announced earlier in the day. Both young players are expected to be out of action until the end of January. “Maybe they will return a little sooner, but we are not taking any risks,” emphasized the coach.
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Continue reading However, their absence will not affect the January transfer strategy. “No, absolutely not,” Hasi was clear. “They are not serious injuries and we won't have to miss them for long.”
As far as the transfer market is concerned, the message is clear. “We have done our homework. The sporting department knows exactly what profiles we need to take the next step,” said Hasi. But first, the squad needs to be reduced. “Some players have already left, others will follow. Once the group is more compact, we can make moves.”
Finally, Hasi indicated that some talents from RSCA Futures could also get playing time, which once again shows that Anderlecht remains committed to promoting its own youth.
