News with tag "Injuries"


 15-05-2025 

RSCA Women can write history

RSCA Women can write history

RSC Anderlecht Women are on the verge of writing history in the Belgian Super League, where they can become the first team to win eight titles in a row. This can become true by playing at least a draw against OHL. Unfortunately, the team must do without captain Laura De Neve, who will miss not only the upcoming game but also the European Championships in Switzerland due to a knee injury. Nevertheless, De Neve remains optimistic and will cheer on her team from the stands. OH Leuven will have to win again if it wants to keep a view on the title. Read more »


Criticism of kick-off hour Futsal games

Criticism of kick-off hour Futsal games

The Futsal playoffs, usually a highlight of the year, are in danger of fading into the shadows due to organizational shortcomings. The current situation is regularly characterized by impossible playing schedules, raising questions among fans, clubs, players and policymakers. Back in December 2022, criticism was voiced about the late start times of matches, which often begin around 9:15 or 9:30 p.m. It was suggested then that games should be played earlier in the evening, but the practice is different. Read more »


Mauves Army plans 'farewell party' for Vandenhaute

Mauves Army plans 'farewell party' for Vandenhaute

Mauves Army announced yesterday that it will organize a 'farewell party' for president Wouter Vandenhaute. This ‘event' will take place in tribune 1 prior to the match against Club Brugge. The action is intended as an ironic expression of discontent, with supporters holding Vandenhaute responsible for the club's current situation. In the home game against Union, they already unfolded a banner announcing this ‘event'. Read more »


 13-05-2025 

Injured Hatenboer says goodbye to Rotterdam

Injured Hatenboer says goodbye to Rotterdam

Cedric Hatenboer did not play in Excelsior Rotterdam's match against Jong AZ, in which his team lost 2-1. The player's absence is attributed to an ankle injury, according to press reports. Despite his injury, Hatenboer was present to say goodbye to his supporters. With Excelsior's promotion to the Eredivisie, Hatenboer has achieved his goals for the season. Read more »



 12-05-2025 

Leoni on his way to the exit

Leoni on his way to the exit

Anderlecht reportedly presented Theo Leoni with a significantly improved contract and made certain concessions. However, the player has still not agreed to this. So reports transfer specialist Sacha Tavolieri on X. As Leoni's contract expires in 2026, a transfer is imminent if Anderlecht are to receive some money. No minimum amount would have been determined by the club yet. Read more »


 09-05-2025 

Several ex-players could bring in some money

Several ex-players could bring in some money

With the summer transfer period approaching, the question arises as to which former RSC Anderlecht players can still bring a financial benefit to the club. We start with Bart Verbruggen, the young goalkeeper, who is high on the wish list of top clubs such as Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan. His market value is between 25 and 30 million and Anderlecht could pocket another 15% of this. Read more »



 08-05-2025 

Kouamé named for return to Anderlecht

Kouamé named for return to Anderlecht

Anderlecht is showing interest in Christian Kouamé, an Ivorian striker who currently plays on a rental basis with Empoli but is owned by Fiorentina. According to media house AfricaFootUnited, Kouamé, who previously played for Anderlecht between 2021 and 2022, could count on interest from Anderlecht and also SC Freiburg. Read more »


 05-05-2025 

Hazard: “Offensive realism was lacking”

Hazard: “Offensive realism was lacking”

Thorgan Hazard saw strong moments from both Anderlecht and Club Brugge in the cup final, but he admitted Club Brugge was more effective in front of goal than Anderlecht. “That was the most important factor in this match,” he said. Hazard was obviously disappointed after the defeat, but sees a positive evolution within the team. “We only really started playing offensively when it was already 2-0 and that was too late to turn the tide,” he added. Read more »


Vertonghen: “It will take a while to process this”

Vertonghen: “It will take a while to process this”

Jan Vertonghen was the first to speak to the press after the cup final. The captain could not hide his disappointment. “When you play against this Club Brugge, everything has to be perfect,” he stated. “We worked so hard towards this. This is very disappointing.” Read more »



 03-05-2025 

Hasi: “I don't have any guarantees”

Hasi: “I don't have any guarantees”

Besnik Hasi states that his future at the club does not depend on a victory in the final of the Cup of Belgium. He has received no guarantees for a contract extension, but sees his return to Anderlecht as an opportunity to coach a top team. Hasi stressed that it is up to the club management to determine if he is the right man for the job: “If I achieve my goals, I will feel supported in my role at the club I love.” Read more »


Dendoncker: “I'm not a creative player”

Dendoncker: “I'm not a creative player”

Leander Dendoncker emphasizes that the final of the Belgian Cup has always been in the back of the players' minds since qualifying.For Anderlecht, it feels like a crucial moment; it has been too long since the club has won a trophy. Read more »


Sardella is still considering a transfer

Sardella is still considering a transfer

Killian Sardella appeared to be returning from injury but then suddenly had to undergo surgery. The club has since confirmed that his rehabilitation will take about three months, which is expected to see him recovered in time for preparation for the upcoming season. Despite his recovery, the possibility of a transfer for Sardella remains. According to press reports, the player feels he has exhausted his options at his training club. Thus, the likelihood of his leaving is high. Read more »


Ashimeru does not want to leave RSCA

Ashimeru does not want to leave RSCA

Roland Nii Akwa Nunoo, a confidant of Majeed Ashimeru, has indicated in an interview that the player has been unlucky with injuries this season. According to Nunoo, Ashimeru's dynamic style of play is the cause, although he stressed that the midfielder was never injured at his previous club. “Nevertheless, Ashimeru takes good care of his body and lives like a professional soccer player. He shows a lot of motivation and is determined to live up to the trust Anderlecht has placed in him,” it sounds. Read more »


Hasi: “We are ready for Sunday”

Hasi: “We are ready for Sunday”

Obviously nothing but joy for Besnik Hasi after the match at Antwerp. His little plan worked out perfectly: key players got some rest and an important competitor for fourth place received a solid blow. “This was the perfect scenario,” he said. Read more »


Vertonghen: “I survived today”

Vertonghen: “I survived today”

On Thursday, fifteen minutes before the final whistle, Jan Vertonghen made his comeback. “I didn't have much training in the legs, but it was important to make minutes with an eye on the cup final and the rest of the season,” he said after the match. Read more »


 02-05-2025 

Anderlecht puts Antwerp eight points behind after victory

Anderlecht puts Antwerp eight points behind after victory

Anderlecht secured a convincing 1-3 victory against Antwerp, solidifying their position in the race for a top-four finish. With this win, Anderlecht now boasts an eight-point lead over their rivals, despite fielding a team with nine new players. Goals from Goto, De Cat, and Edozie after halftime propelled the visitors to victory, while Balikwisha managed a consolation goal for Antwerp. The match saw Antwerp reduced to ten men after Odoi received a second yellow card. Read more »



 01-05-2025 

Issues before the game against Antwerp

Issues before the game against Antwerp

Besnik Hasi must shuffle with his eleven that plays the important match at Antwerp tomorrow afternoon. If Sporting White do not lose, the fourth place seems increasingly certain, but with a defeat it could still be in danger. Read more »


End of season for Sardella.

End of season for Sardella.

Killian Sardella will not be back in action this season after all. The right back will undergo surgery on Friday and thus will no longer feature for Purple White this season. Read more »


 30-04-2025 

Hasi: “Every week we are making progress”

Hasi: “Every week we are making progress”

Besnik Hasi expressed satisfaction after his team's victory in Ghent, taking home the three points. This victory is not only crucial for the players' morale, but also an important boost for the upcoming away game against Antwerp and the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in a week's time at the King Baudouin Stadium. Hasi emphasized that the result is currently the priority, but the team's performance was also encouraging. “Every week we are making progress,” he said. Read more »


 24-04-2025 

Hasi: “Offensive confidence boost”

Hasi: “Offensive confidence boost”

Besnik Hasi showed pride in his players after the victory against Ghent. He emphasized that his team maintained control of the match throughout the game. Hasi noted that there was a marked increase in offensive confidence, with a strong drive to play forward. A standout player was Danish striker Kasper Dolberg, who was traditionally allowed to receive the match ball. Read more »


Reactions Dolberg, Coosemans & N'Diaye: “We gained confidence”

Reactions Dolberg, Coosemans & N'Diaye: “We gained confidence”

After the game, Kasper Dolberg was obviously very satisfied with the victory and the goals he scored against Gent. He also immediately admitted that they were not the hardest goals of his career. “I would certainly have liked to score three; I would not have been satisfied with less now. Only the fourth goal where I lightly deviated the ball with the head was maybe not so easy,” he echoed. The striker also admitted that there was a dose of luck involved. Read more »


Dreyer: “Of course I miss Anderlecht, but it was chaos”

Dreyer: “Of course I miss Anderlecht, but it was chaos”

How would it be with Anders Dreyer? That's what Het Nieuwsblad also asked, and the newspaper called the Dane in San Diego, his new home since February. “We already feel at home in California,” Dreyer said. “We already won four times with San Diego and my personal statistics are also good.” Read more »


 23-04-2025 

 22-04-2025 

RSCA Women lose cup final

RSCA Women lose cup final

RSCA Women failed to set a good example for the men's cup final on May 4. Purple and White once again did not have it under their belt against Angstgegner Standard winning 0-1. Toloba scored after only 15 minutes and Standard was then helped by goalkeeper Hemminga and the referee who unfairly released Vatafu after 60 minutes. Read more »


 21-04-2025 

 18-04-2025 

Heavy defeat Futures; no new Brussels derby

Heavy defeat Futures; no new Brussels derby

 The RSCA Futures took another heavy defeat on the final day of play in 1B. They got four goals from Beveren at home. Their position was already determined before this day, namely fourth-last. Vanhoutte also dropped out. The Futures end the season just like the A-team: with quite some injury problems. Read more »


Mostly bad news around injuries

Mostly bad news around injuries

 Anderlecht hopes to finally take some points Sunday in the Champions' Play-Offs against Antwerp, despite a number of absences. Coach Besnik Hasi emphasizes the importance of this match, but is not taking any risks with players who are injured. Jan Vertonghen, Mario Stroeykens, Killian Sardella and Tristan Degreef are not yet deployable. Hasi reports that Degreef, due to a back injury, is unlikely to play for several weeks, as is Vertonghen. Their season may even be over. Read more »


Anderlecht present at memorial of Matija Sarkic

Anderlecht present at memorial of Matija Sarkic

The British School of Brussels organized a tournament on April 4 and 5, 2025 in memory of Matija Sarkic, the former Montenegrin goalkeeper who tragically passed away in June 2024 at the age of just 26. The event, which included the participation of RSC Anderlecht and his previous clubs, was all about celebrating friendship and the unifying power of sport. Sarkic was remembered as a person with infectious enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Read more »


Vazquez seems to be leaving

Vazquez seems to be leaving

RSC Anderlecht will have to build a new squad in the summer. It will have to deal with departing mercenaries anyway (Dendoncker, Edozie and Adryelson), but will also have to sell players to build. One who will almost certainly have to leave is Argentine striker Luis Vazquez, who has scored only 15 goals in 89 games. Anderlecht paid 4.5 million for the player but saw his market value drop to 3 million euros. Read more »


 17-04-2025 

Hazard still open to national team

Hazard still open to national team

Thorgan Hazard has not yet announced his retirement from the national team and is open to a return if he is called up again. That's according to an interview in Humo. Under coach Domenico Tedesco, however, he was missing from the selection, which he does not consider a problem given his limited playing time at Dortmund and PSV. At Anderlecht, things initially went better and better until a nasty injury kept him sidelined for months. “It is important to play and perform consistently to get back into the national team,” he realizes. Read more »


Silke Vanwynsberghe quits playing football

Silke Vanwynsberghe quits playing football

Anderlecht has announced that Silke Vanwynsberghe, central defender of the RSCA Women, will end her soccer life at the end of the current season. After 23 years in the sport, during which she notched five goals and five assists, she leaves a lasting impression at the club. In addition, she has also played seven international games with the Red Flames. In an emotional statement, Vanwynsberghe shared her pride and gratitude. Read more »


 15-04-2025 

Albert: "Hasi needs to change tactical plan"

Albert:

Philippe Albert, ex-Anderlecht and now analyst in French-speaking Belgium, saw that Union won easily against Anderlecht on Saturday all in all. “The team from Forest didn't even have to be good to easily place themselves above RSC Anderlecht,” it sounded. In his opinion piece, Albert mainly expressed his dissatisfaction with coach Besnik Hasi's five-man defense, which he believes is ineffective. Albert therefore advocates a more offensive style of play: "I note that the basic lineup of purple and white contained no less than eight defensive players. That way, of course, you get a lone Dolberg up front, who gets little support in attack." Read more »


Futures lose again

Futures lose again

In a straight duel for 12th place, the RSCA Futures lost 3-2 at Franc Borains tonight. Despite a red card just after halftime, the Futures led 1-2 on the hour. Afterwards, the home team scored two more goals. For the Futures already the fifth defeat in six matches Read more »