Anderlecht's good run was abruptly ended this afternoon with a 4-0 drubbing at Westerlo. The purple-and-whites were already behind after barely 40 seconds and went into the break 3-0 down, each goal the direct result of an Anderlecht error. The team produced nothing of note and defenders trembled at every ball. They can count themselves lucky it finished 4-0. Read more »
Ludwig Augustinsson had to leave the field early on Thursday with an injury. Further examination revealed that it was a calf injury. According to Anderlecht's website, the Swedish left back is not expected to return until after the winter break. This means that in the space of a week, the Purple & White have lost a second regular defender for an extended period. Read more »
Besnik Hasi acknowledges that his team did not play well in the first half against Genk; things improved in the second half, enabling Anderlecht to win. “Genk had the best chances, but the defense held firm,” he said. He was particularly proud of his team's perseverance in this match: “I was pleased with their attitude.” Hasi immediately added that this mentality was not there when he took over. Read more »
Ludwig Augustinsson has just gone off injured in the cup tie against Genk. The Swede appeared to slip while taking a routine touch and immediately clutched his ankle near the Achilles. After a brief on-field treatment he was replaced by N'Diaye. The Mauves thus lose a significant amount of defensive stability at the back. Read more »
Anderlecht received bad news Wednesday morning: Marco Kana will be out for six weeks. The young center back injured his ankle during Sunday's clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Kana has had a major impact on the defense in recent months. Although he seemed unneeded at the start of the season, Kana has worked his way up to become a leader in defense. Read more »
Nilson Angulo suffered a minor fracture to his hand. However, the winger will be able to play with special protection on his hand. This is annoying, but not undoable. The player is therefore expected to be in the selection against Racing Genk. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini was satisfied after the match and commented: “The coach had asked us to play with a lot of intensity and pace from the start. That goal was the reward for a good opening phase,” he said. "Hasi had also asked us not to drop back too much, but that was more difficult in the second half. We knew we could do well, especially after Club Brugge's defeat,“ he continued. ”We showed that we can beat Union and Brugge. We are gradually getting into a good flow. The real Anderlecht is becoming visible again," he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi was pleased with the victory against Union, but he is not letting it go to his head and wants to keep both feet on the ground. Intensity, speed, and physicality were all there, but he believes the team still lacks routine at times. He also emphasized the importance of players such as Killian Sardella, Adriano Bertaccini, and Ilay Camara, who have all recovered from injuries. Read more »
Enric Llansana played the match against Union wearing a mask; during training, he had a fierce duel with Cedric Hatenboer that left him with a broken nose. “When the mask is dry, it's fine, but as soon as you start sweating, your vision becomes blurred,” emphasizes the Anderlecht midfielder. “My nose was supposed to be fixed this week,” he assures us, “but I'll have to wear this mask for a while longer.” Read more »
On Sunday, shortly before the hour mark, Marco Kana had to abandon the game. The center back twisted his ankle shortly before halftime but tried to continue playing. Ultimately, he had to be replaced by Lucas Hey. Read more »
Striking image: Enric Llansana played against Union wearing a mask. “I broke my nose during training on Thursday after a duel with Cedric Hatenboer,” the Dutchman said after the match. “My nose will be fixed next week. Hopefully, I'll be able to get rid of the mask soon.” Read more »
Anderlecht has once again won a top match 1-0. This time it happened with less ingenuity than against Club Brugge, but the purple and white are doing very well in the standings. In an intense match with few chances, Angulo quickly scored the decisive 1-0 after a clever move. Anderlecht played well before halftime, but their football was much less impressive after the break. Union also lacked the quality to avoid defeat. Read more »
After the European defeat against Kairat Almaty, Anderlecht urgently needed a response, and it came. In a seething Alfasun Indoor Arena, Anderlecht Futsal swept Pibo Bilzen aside with a clear 7-0 victory, showing that the defeat in the Champions League had been digested. The tone was set in the opening minutes. Read more »
Anderlecht has now confirmed that César Huerta will be out for approximately six to eight weeks after undergoing pelvic surgery. This news had been known for some time, but the club is now reporting it for the first time.
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Elyess Dao is gradually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a hamstring injury; shortly before that, he also suffered an ankle injury. The first injury disrupted his preparation and the second interrupted his momentum on his return to the field. Upon his comeback, he will play for RSCA Futures before possibly getting minutes with the first team. He has a contract until June 2029. Read more »
During the match against Seraing, Enzo Sternal made his return to the soccer field after a long-term injury. He was sidelined for eight months and now needs to build up his playing time. Sternal was injured in a fairly trivial way during training and had a difficult rehabilitation. “It was hard to realize that I would be out for so long. I would also like to thank the medical staff at Anderlecht for the guidance I received.” Read more »
Striker Luis Vazquez is just three goals away from a new milestone that could activate a financial bonus in his contract. This information was revealed in the HLN Football Podcast. The player's performance is directly linked to the financial aspect of the transfer fee. In the summer of 2023, Anderlecht signed Luis Vázquez for around €3 million. He joined from Boca Juniors.
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Lucas Hey was surprisingly absent in the match against La Louvière: the Danish defender injured his ankle. It is not yet known how long he will be out of action. He is not the only one on the sidelines: Luis Vazquez is also reported to be out. The nature of his injury and the length of his absence are also unknown. Both are unlikely to be available against Union. Read more »
The clash between RSCA and Union on Sunday evening will be played in front of a sold-out Lotto Park. All tickets have been sold, proving that expectations are high for the Brussels duel. Read more »
Colin Coosemans has been wearing the Anderlecht jersey for more than four years now, but extending his contract does not seem to be a priority for the time being — certainly not under the conditions currently being offered by the Purple & White. Read more »
The RSCA Futures failed to win for the fifth time in six games. Against Seraing, the Purple & White took the lead twice, but a red card in the final phase left them with ten men and led to the equalizer shortly thereafter. Despite the disappointing result, there was also good news: Enzo Sternal returned after a long-term knee injury that had kept him sidelined since March. The young Frenchman made his comeback on the pitch three minutes before the end. Afterwards, he said: “My contract extension until 2029 shows the club's confidence in me. It has helped me morally.”
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Anderlecht did not play a good match in La Louvière, but they still take the important three points home. In a tight game the Mauvesdid create a few openings. Camara wasted the best one after the break. Anderlecht were sloppy, but in stoppage time substitute Kanaté headed a fine free kick by Verschaeren into the net.
Zoumana Keita was in the starting lineup for RSCA Futures on Saturday in the match against Seraing. In the 73rd minute he was forced to leave the pitch with an injury. The nature of the injury and the expected length of his absence are not yet known. Read more »
