OTHER In Thessaloniki this Thursday evening, Anderlecht is playing for much more than just a spot in the third qualifying round of the Europa League. The trip to PAOK promises to be a pivotal moment of the club's summer: a qualification would open the door to a European campaign lasting through the winter, while an elimination would plunge RSCA into a period of uncertainty that could last until August 27, the date of the Conference League playoffs. For Antoine Sibierski, the stakes are twofold: sporting, of course, but also financial and strategic.
The official photos released this week show a group of 31 players—a squad that has been deliberately expanded to manage preseason training and the early matches. But no one at Sporting expects this core group to remain intact: the real official photos won't be taken until September, once the transfer window closes. Until then, there will be plenty of player movement. Thirteen players have already left Neerpede, and several others are being pushed toward the exit. Others, lacking playing time, could also leave if an opportunity arises.
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