OTHER After the heavy 5-1 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise, RSC Anderlecht came in for fierce criticism on the HLN Football podcast. Analysts Frank Boeckx and Toby Alderweireld did not spare the purple-and-white and pointed to structural problems within the club. At the same time, Boeckx put forward a notable name as a possible new coach: Wouter Vrancken. Boeckx suggested the heavy loss may even have clarified matters for sporting director Antoine Sibierski.
He believes the Frenchman probably realises now more than ever how extensive the clear-out of the squad must be. "This shows there are a lot of players who shouldn't just be allowed to leave, but actually must leave," he said sharply. According to him, Anderlecht will have to dig deep to become competitive again. Boeckx was particularly critical of the team's mentality. He was irritated that players seem to react only when there is extra motivation, such as a cup final or backing a coach. In matches without high stakes he saw, in his words, too little fighting spirit and commitment — behaviour he called "unworthy of Anderlecht."
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