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 01-12-2023 

Riemer: "We are patient with Flips"

Riemer:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht plays tonight against Westerlo, the club against which Alexis Flips made his debut in August and showed great things. The Frenchman could not continue that line, but coach Brian Riemer is giving him time. "We knew it might take some time for him to get there," Riemer said. Read more »



 29-11-2023 

Benito Raman to leave rsca

Benito Raman to leave rsca

TRANSFERS Benito wanted to leave last summer, he could have signed for Sint-Truiden, but raman was unable to agree the terms of his departure with Sporting. raman has therefore stayed with the mauves. Read more »

Optimism about return of injured players

Optimism about return of injured players

INJURIES RSC Anderlecht currently has Francis Amuzu, Kasper Dolberg, Thorgan Hazard and Yari Verschaeren on the injured list. Verschaeren has already played with the Futures meanwhile, so a return seems imminent, though they especially don't want to take any risks. Read more »


De Bleeckere: "Penalty kick was correct"

De Bleeckere:

INTERVIEWS In his Monday analysis of the soccer weekend, Frank De Bleeckere of the Referee Department confirmed that Anderlecht was awarded a fully justified penalty kick. "Gueye comes with a stretched leg and fully hits Delaney's ankle," he echoed. "Just because you hit the ball for a moment or deviate doesn't mean there's no mistake." Read more »

Debast: "Huge praise for Jan"

Debast:

INTERVIEWS Anderlecht took maximum advantage of the tie between number one Union and number three Ghent. Zeno Debast also observed that. "I am happy with this victory. We have to keep looking at match by match. There's a tough program coming up now, we're going to prepare for that." Read more »

Controversy over penalty phase

Controversy over penalty phase

OTHER Field superiority, ball possession and chances galore, yet it was via a penalty kick that Anderlecht put the deserved equalizer on the board. Afterwards, questions were raised here and there as to whether the penalty kick was justified. Read more »

Vazquez: "Big moment in my career"

Vazquez:

INTERVIEWS As match winner, Luis Vazquez was allowed to speak to the press after the game against RWDM. Timid as he is, not much came out of it. He did laugh for a moment when the Hazard brothers passed behind him. "Golazo, golazo," Eden shouted. And Thorgan didn't let up either. Read more »

Interest in Irish central defender

Interest in Irish central defender

TRANSFERS Fredberg seems to have been working on possible reinforcements (and leavers) during the winter break for a while now. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Irish central defender Liam Scales is one of Fredberg's possible targets. Scales is 25 years old and a regular at Scottish side Celtic. Read more »

"For the atmosphere, this was the best way to win"

INTERVIEWS What a relief! Not only players and supporters, even coach Brian Riemer heaved a sigh of relief after Luis Vazquez's late goal. "4.23 expected goals, more than 600 passes, 74 percent ball possession and lots of chances: the victory is deserved," the coach said. "Only the finishing was not on point."
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Vazquez frees Anderlecht in added time

Vazquez frees Anderlecht in added time

GAMES Anderlecht won another Brussels derby, but it took a lot of effort. RWDM set a low block throughout the match and got out quickly a few times in the early stages, making it 0-1 through Mercier. Before halftime, Purple White missed a few chances. After halftime Anderlecht increased the pressure after the substitutions of Stroeykens and Raman. That resulted in a penalty which was converted by Dreyer. In extra time, Vazquez (who replaced an injured Dolberg early on) headed the winning goal in goal. Read more »

Special shirt for anniversary Mauves Army

Special shirt for anniversary Mauves Army

OTHER Anderlecht wore a special jersey in the derby against RWDM. Supporters group Mauves Army exists 20 years and that will be celebrated. The jersey will feature the Mauves Army logo and is a reference to the 2003-2004 season, when the supporter group was founded. Read more »

"Hopefully we can convince Jan to continue"

INTERVIEWS Jan Vertonghen does not want to tie the knot until after the winter, but if it depends on Brian Riemer, the Anderlecht captain will continue playing soccer after this season. "Together with Jesper Fredberg, I will do everything to convince him to continue for one or two more years," the coach told his press chat. Read more »


 25-11-2023 

"Criticism creates extra motivation for Schmeichel"

INTERVIEWS Kasper Schmeichel did not go clear of a goal against as goalkeeper of the Danish national team on Tuesday. That led to a lot of criticism in his homeland. According to Brian Riemer, that does not bother the goalkeeper. On the contrary. "Kasper is more motivated than ever as a result," he said. Read more »

Nice people in the stands at Lotto Park on Sunday

Nice people in the stands at Lotto Park on Sunday

OTHER According to Het Nieuwblad, the Lotto Park is expecting high visits on Sunday evening at 18:30. First and foremost, Anderlecht must try once again to win a Brussels derby, something that has disappointed considerably since Union's return to the Jupiler Pro League. On Sunday, Anderlecht can try against RWDM. Read more »