OTHER At Anderlecht, Jérémy Taravel's story is one nobody saw coming. The former defender arrived in Brussels last summer to assist Besnik Hasi, but when the coaching staff left he was unexpectedly promoted to interim head coach. A few weeks later he already finds himself up against Ivan Leko, his former mentor. Taravel had not originally planned to leave Standard, where he held an open?ended contract.
Poor communication from the new management in Liège ultimately pushed him towards Anderlecht, a sporting project that also fitted better with family life in Brussels. What started as a cautious step has turned into a singular opportunity. At Standard, Taravel was personally recruited by Leko, who saw in him an assistant coach with fresh ideas, discipline and ambition. He was closely involved in tactical meetings and stood out for his sense of balance between defence and attack.
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