GAMES After Anderlecht's rebirth in the Croky Cup, another important match awaits tomorrow. Following poor league results the club has lost its cushion and must pick up points to guarantee a place in Play-Off 1. La Louvière has already shown it can be more than a stubborn opponent, but the mauve-and-white can now scarcely afford any slip-ups. Winning is therefore the order of the day.
Reaching the cup final — and the manner in which they did — is an absolute bright spot in an otherwise difficult season. Despite a very weak period, the season is not yet lost, but Anderlecht urgently needs to pick itself up in the league. If they can reproduce Thursday's level, there should be no problem; if Anderlecht have an off day, they can lose to any team.
Continue reading below the article
Continue reading The win against Antwerp ought to have restored some confidence, and that match proved Anderlecht can score when there is sufficient quality, movement and grit in their play. Despite the players giving their all on Thursday, Het Laatste Nieuws expects few changes to the starting eleven. Among La Louvière's ranks is former Anderlecht player Lutonda. Ashimeru was loaned to “De Wolven” during the winter break.
Kick-off: 18:30
Stadium: Lotto Park
Referee: Wesli De Cremer
Anderlecht — Possible lineup: Coosemans, Camara, Sardella, Hey, Augustinsson, De Cat, Saliba, Hazard, Degreef, Bertaccini, Verschaeren Substitutes: Heekeren, Imbrechts, Ilic, Angély, Maamar, Llansana, Da Costa, Kanaté, Sikan, Tajaouart, Cvetkovic Injured: Huerta, Stroeykens, Kana Suspended: Diarra (1/2) At risk of suspension (yellow cards): Bertaccini, Llansana
La Louvière — Possible lineup: Peano, Faye, Maisonneuve, Okou, Liongala, Lahssaini, Lutonda, Maës, Gillot, Fall, Afriyie Substitutes: De Schrevel, Gueulette, Ashimeru, Benavides, Joël Ito, Riou, Makembo-Ntemo, Nsingi, Makaté Injured: Lamego, Belkheir Suspended: At risk of suspension (yellow cards): Lahssaini, Afriyie
