Anderlecht travels to Moldova with a 3-0 lead to play the return match against Sheriff Tiraspol tomorrow. Four players are staying home due to minor injuries or to rest. Özcan is included in the selection for the first time. Another notable name is Leoni, who has not yet played under Hasi this season. Read more »
There is a good chance that we will soon see Samuel Edozie back on the Belgian pitches. According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Edozie has given the green light for a transfer to Club Brugge. However, the Bruges club still has to reach an agreement with his club Southampton. Read more »
Anderlecht hasn't ruled out further strengthening its defensive line with an additional central defender, budget permitting. Currently, however, the focus is on outgoing transfers. If these yield sufficient returns, Olivier Renard hopes to bring in an experienced defender who can mentor the young players. This type of player comes at a price, however, and the club has already spent over €16 million this season. In contrast, only Patris has been sold. Read more »
All the administrative formalities for Yasin Özcan to join Anderlecht have been completed. The Turkish defender can train and play matches starting tomorrow. The administrative process took so long because he comes from outside the European Union. Read more »
Besnik Hasi had to explain himself to the press after the avoidable defeat against Zulte Waregem. He pointed out the sore points, but also cited mitigating circumstances, including fatigue. However, it had been known since the end of last season that Anderlecht had to play early in Europe and that the matches would come in quick succession. Read more »
There's certainly some spark in the new Anderlecht, but they're still playing a lot of false notes. The Purple & White suffered a painful 2-3 defeat to newly promoted Zulte Waregem, who took the lead three times at Lotto Park. Anderlecht again proved particularly vulnerable at the back and also failed to reach the expected attacking level. Consequently, Anderlecht lost valuable points and will have to work hard next weekend in Dender to avoid a disappointing start. Read more »
Nicolas Frutos, former player and interim coach of RSC Anderlecht, continues to express his passion for the club. He emphasizes that his entire family are Anderlecht supporters and looks back on his time at the club with satisfaction. Frutos values the lessons he learned during his time at the club. "I wasn't ready to be head coach back then, but I did gain a lot of experience," he said. Frutos currently works for La Louvière. Read more »
Ali Maamar is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Zulte-Waregem, according to the press. Maamar will replace Ilay Camara, who sustained a hamstring injury during the match against Sheriff Tiraspol. Read more »
The severity of Ilay Camara's injury against Tiraspol is still unknown. Fluid retention prevented a diagnosis. Read more »
What a bad luck for Ilay Camara. The right-back was starting for the first time against Sheriff Tiraspol, but his match was already over within half an hour. During a sprint, he pulled his hamstring and went down. Read more »
Anderlecht almost got its spot in the final qualifying round of the Conference League. They defeated Sheriff Tiraspol from Moldova 3-0. Nilson Angulo, Kasper Dolberg, and Yari Verschaeren scored the goals. Read more »
Anderlecht has announced a 24-player squad for tonight's European match against Sheriff Tiraspol. César Huerta is in the squad for the first time this season. Ali Maamar is absent due to illness. Basile Vroninks takes his place. Read more »
Mario Stroeykens missed Wednesday's training, but this isn't a sign of a potential transfer or injury. The Anderlecht player was granted permission to attend a funeral. Read more »
Anderlecht faces the Conference League match against Sheriff Tiraspol. Only Killian Sardella is likely missing from the squad, as he continues his rehabilitation. Hatenboer and Keita are still out. Cesar Huerta will be reinstated after his late return due to his participation in the Gold Cup. However, the match comes too soon for defender Yasi Özcan. Moreover, his paperwork hasn't been fully completed, meaning he won't be eligible to play in time. Read more »
Ilay Camara, back from injury, has worked hard to make a quick return. After the victory over Cercle, he expressed his satisfaction with the result. Camara provided the assist for Adriano Bertaccini's goal. The player thus emphasized the growing team dynamic. Read more »
In the lead-up to the match against Cercle, Besnik Hasi made several changes to RSC Anderlecht's starting lineup. The coach emphasized afterward that he wants players who are fully committed to the club. Thorgan Hazard didn't start against BK Häcken for fear of an injury on the artificial turf, but he was back in the starting lineup against Cercle. Yasin Özcan was not yet eligible to play. Hasi expects he is also struggling with a physical problem. Read more »
The 19-year-old Turkish central defender Yasin Özcan has joined RSC Anderlecht on loan for one season, with a purchase option. Özcan joins from Aston Villa and previously played for Kasımpaşa, where he made his breakthrough at a young age. He is also a Turkish international. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi didn't mince words after the match against Häcken: “Häcken deserved to win,” said the coach. “We were terrible. Nobody played to their usual standard. We played sloppily, were slow, and showed no intensity. Without intensity, we're going to have a hard time.” Read more »
Anderlecht played another non-match against Swedish side Häcken. A silly penalty mistake in injury time ultimately gave the Swedes a 2-1 win. Extra time was fruitless, so penalties had to decide the outcome. And there, too, things went badly wrong. Anderlecht missed twice, Augustinsson hitting the crossbar and Vazquez shooting too weakly, while the home team scored four times. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is following developments surrounding Daniel Job, a 19-year-old Nigerian winger from Norwegian club Sparsborg. Job, who can play as a striker or winger, was trained at Futur PA before moving to Sparsborg. Last season, he was loaned to Egersund, another Norwegian club. So far this season, Job has played 17 games in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Read more »
Nilson Angulo has been the standout player in the first two games of the season. Since Besnik Hasi's arrival, the young Ecuadorian has been increasingly coming to the fore. Will this be the season of his big breakthrough? “Since I've been here, Nilson has made a lot of progress,” says coach Hasi. Read more »
Azurra Gallo, a young Italian player from Juventus, has signed a loan with RSCA Women. There is no purchase option attached to this transfer. Gallo comes to Brussels to gain valuable experience. The versatile defender can play both at left back and in central defense. Read more »
According to La Dernière Heure, NAC Breda has inquired about the transfer possibilities of Mats Rits. The Dutch club's chances of success aren't very high (currently), but they're not giving up hope, according to the Walloon newspaper. Read more »
Besnik Hasi was a very happy coach after the match against Westerlo. "We played an almost perfect first half," he said at the press conference. He sees the two goals conceded as learning moments for his young players. Read more »
Cedric Hatenboer is still missing from Anderlecht. The Dutchman is still recovering from a concussion he sustained in a friendly match in early July. The midfielder did make an appearance at Lotto Park this afternoon to cheer on his teammates. Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck, former coach of RSC Anderlecht, has shared his vision for the upcoming Jupiler Pro League football season. In an extended analysis for Het Nieuwsblad, he discusses the transfers of the various teams and assesses the first (friendly) matches. He is critical of Anderlecht's transfer strategy. He notes that the defensive problems persist, particularly due to Simic's poor performance with the ball. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg could be sidelined for tomorrow's match against Westerlo. The player overextended his knee during an action against BK Häcken. Dolberg had already been sidelined for a while with a knee injury. As a result, Luis Vazquez seems the most likely replacement for Dolberg. He could therefore be given a starting spot. Read more »
Today, Anderlecht starts the new season, and a crucial home match against Westerlo awaits them right away. The Purple & White's August schedule looks manageable on paper, but they need to actually win those points before facing the top clubs. Like many other teams, Anderlecht doesn't seem ready for the start of the season. Read more »
Zoumana Keita is reportedly out for months. The young defender suffered an unfortunate fall during training. Initially, the absence was expected to be short, but Het Laatste Nieuws now reports it will be less than months. This further limits Hasi's defensive options. Read more »
The transfer of Hrvoje Smolcic to RSC Anderlecht appears to have been called off. The cancellation of the transfer followed a medical examination, which raised doubts about the player's physical condition, specifically regarding his knee. Although there was talk of a possible loan with an option to buy, Smolcic himself rejected this option. Read more »
Theo Leoni was not in the squad for the match against BK Häcken. This is the result of a decision by coach Besnik Hasi. Leoni has dropped down the midfield hierarchy, and his absence is not due to injury. The circumstances surrounding his contract could also play a role in this decision, although this was not explicitly mentioned. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg was substituted during the match against BK Hacken as a precaution after the Danish Anderlecht player sustained a knee injury while moving. Although the coach offered reassurances after the match, Dolberg will likely need further medical examinations to determine the severity of the injury. Read more »
