GAMES After another setback against Antwerp in the Croky Cup, Anderlecht must travel to Racing Genk. The Limburg side are underperforming relative to expectations, but they remain active in Europe. Still will in any case be without De Cat, who is suspended, so he will once again have to reshuffle his team. There are also several question marks because a number of players are in a form crisis.
Although Anderlecht achieved a good qualification for the Croky Cup in Genk a while ago, things went seriously downhill after that. Anderlecht recently scored two out of fifteen and their lead over the other clubs has virtually disappeared. The Purple & White could be caught up by three clubs this weekend if they lose again. And there are still a lot of clubs jostling for the three remaining places in Play-Off 1. What's more, Anderlecht has failed to score in three games and its lack of scoring power is becoming increasingly problematic. Anderlecht currently has a shameful goal difference of +2.
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Continue reading The injuries to Kana and Augustinsson continue to cause problems at the back. Camara was rested for the cup and is likely to play. Sardella and Diarra did not make a good impression against Antwerp for various reasons. Diarra may be able to play if Anderlecht appeals against the proposed three-match suspension. Maamar may have to fill in on the left again.
Due to De Cat's suspension, Still will also have to make a choice in midfield, which has been struggling in recent matches. Will Llansana start again, despite a weak substitute appearance against Standard? Or will Verschaeren get a chance after his solid substitute appearance against Antwerp?
And how will they solve the problem of not scoring enough goals? Bertaccini is struggling, and now that Angulo has left, they're counting on newcomer Da Costa. Kanaté is young, but not quite ready for a starting spot. Sikan didn't play against Antwerp, so the Ukrainian might get another chance.
Genk lost striker Oh to Besiktas during the winter transfer window.
