News with tag "Injuries"


 05-11-2024 

Vertonghen: ‘Hopefully it won't take long’

Vertonghen: ‘Hopefully it won't take long’

Jan Vertonghen opened a new sports ground in Maasmechelen with his Foundation today. Sporza was there and asked the Anderlecht defender how his injury is going. ‘It's going in the right direction,' he told Sporza. ‘Mentally it is sometimes difficult, because I feel like being on the pitch a lot.'

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Overview of players out on loan

Overview of players out on loan

 Louis Patris played the full match for Sint-Truiden against Standard, but his team lost 2-1. The Canaries currently occupy 14th place in the Belgian league. Alexis Flips remained on the bench at Charleroi, which lost 2-0 to Cercle Brugge. Charleroi are ranked 13th. Read more »


 04-11-2024 

Injury update Dendoncker and Augustinsson

Injury update Dendoncker and Augustinsson

No Leander Dendoncker and Ludwig Augustinsson against Kortrijk. The former suffers ankle, the latter has a knee injury. The duo will undergo new examinations. Afterwards, it should become clear whether they will be able to play in the European match against RFS on Thursday.

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Convincing win against Kortrijk

Convincing win against Kortrijk

Anderlecht sent Kortrijk home 4-0. Purple and white were finally able to convince in the league and dominated the entire match. Kortrijk initially held firm, but cracked after a penalty kick in minute 37. After half-time, Anderlecht was quickly 3-0 ahead after an owngoal and a goal by Stroeykens. Dolberg also scored the fourth goal on a free kick.

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 03-11-2024 

Croky Cup: Anderlecht takes on Westerlo at home

Croky Cup: Anderlecht takes on Westerlo at home

Following the conclusion of the last matches in the Croky Cup, the draw for the round of 16 took place. Anderlecht will face Westerlo at home in this stage of the competition, with the match scheduled to take place between the 3rd and 5th of December (TBD). Read more »


 31-10-2024 

Official: Fredberg leaves, Olivier Renard coming

Official: Fredberg leaves, Olivier Renard coming

Jesper Fredberg is no longer CEO Sports at Anderlecht. The club has appointed a sporting director with Olivier Renard (45), who comes over from MLS club CF Montréal. In Canada, Renard worked as sports director and vice-president for the last five years. The position of CEO Sports is eliminated in the club's current structure.

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 30-10-2024 

Tendinopathy is a long-term process

Tendinopathy is a long-term process

Jan Vertonghen has resumed running training, but his return is not for immediately. After three months of absence due to tendinitis, it is hoped the Anderlecht captain will be back on the pitch before the end of the year.

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 28-10-2024 

Anderlecht falls into the deep end: 2-1

Anderlecht falls into the deep end: 2-1

Anderlecht lost 2-1 at Club Brugge. Purple and white were outplayed the entire match by a more aggressive Bruges that failed to extend the score several times. Anderlecht hardly played an attack together but in the closing stages it suddenly became exciting after Simic mitigated. In the final minute, both Vazquez and Zanka could have scored. Zanka's chance in particular should have always ended up in goal.

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 27-10-2024 

Anderlecht and Bruges selection known for topper

Anderlecht and Bruges selection known for topper

On Sunday, Oct. 26, 2024 at 1:30 p.m., Club Brugge will play Anderlecht. Both Anderlecht coach David Hubert and Club coach Nicky Hayen have announced their selections. Bruges will include Gustaf Nilsson. The Swedish striker was recovering from a calf injury.

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 25-10-2024 


 23-10-2024 

Embarrassing loss in Beerschot

Embarrassing loss in Beerschot

Anderlecht made a serious fool of themselves by losing 2-1 at Beerschot which barely counted two points so far. Anderlecht did have most of the goal attempts, but ran on a counter before and after halftime in which very poor defense. It is typical that Dolberg provided the equalizer from a penalty kick after halftime, because Purple-White did not really get any clear-cut chances after halftime. A very painful defeat that could lead to a free fall in the standings, especially with the away game to Club Brugge coming up.

 

 

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 17-10-2024 

Lukaku: ‘When I return, it won't be to wind down’

Lukaku: ‘When I return, it won't be to wind down’

In the podcast Koolcast Sport, Romelu Lukaku reaffirmed that he will return to Anderlecht. Indirectly, he even hinted at the timing. ‘Return? That's going to happen anyway. And I still want to play decently then and be competitive. Suppose I return in two years and we lose a game, I'm going to be angry.'

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 11-10-2024 

Zanka quits as international

Zanka quits as international

Mathias ‘Zanka' Jørgensen has announced his retirement from Denmark's national team. The 34-year-old defender wants to free up more time for his family. Moreover, he no longer sees himself being there at the 2026 World Cup, so he wants to give opportunities to younger players now. Read more »


 10-10-2024 

Vertonghen still not fit

Vertonghen still not fit

According to Het Nieuwsblad, Jan Vertonghen is not ready to play even after the international break. The captain has been struggling with Achilles tendons for quite some time and will not be ready to play until he is completely relieved of the pain. Lieven Maesschalck hinted that several more weeks are needed. Read more »


 07-10-2024 

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

Mauves Army were not happy with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army's level after the match to celebrate the victory.  Read more »


“Supporters and players deserve respect”

“Supporters and players deserve respect”

Mauves Army was not pleased with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army after the game to celebrate the victory. Read more »


 03-10-2024 

Selection for Sociedad

Selection for Sociedad

There are no surprises in the selection for tomorrow night's game at Real Sociedad, especially for those who have been following the news a bit. Ludwig Augustinsson is ready again after his concussion, but an ailing Leander Dendoncker remains in Belgium. Read more »


 02-10-2024 


No Dendoncker in Sociedad

No Dendoncker in Sociedad

Het Laatste Nieuws reports that Anderlecht will have to do without Leander Dendoncker tomorrow night. The midfielder is ill and will not travel to Spain. Read more »



 01-10-2024 

Delabre and De Caigny injured

Delabre and De Caigny injured

Anderlecht's women's team responded to their elimination in the Champions League with brilliance. The young goalkeeper, Aude Waldbillig, stopped a penalty kick after halftime, preventing a reversal. Racing Genk was eventually defeated 5-1. Coach Dennis Moerman was outraged by missed offside situations that created chances for Genk. Read more »


 29-09-2024 

Anderlecht again fails to win

Anderlecht again fails to win

Anderlecht were again stranded in a draw. A very weak start to the second half allowed Dender to erase Edozie's goal before half-time, although Coosemans also had to turn out with a great save before half-time. Anderlecht recovered after the equaliser, spurred on by the substitutes, but forgot to reward itself as it did get a few more good chances. The last win dates back to matchday 4. Let's take another three points against Standard next weekend, then? Read more »



 28-09-2024 

Selection: Dreyer present again

Selection: Dreyer present again

No major surprises in the selection for the move to Dender. Anders Dreyer has recovered and is back in the side. Francis Amuzu and Ludwig Augustinsson are both unavailable. Read more »


 27-09-2024 

Cat extends and joins first team

Cat extends and joins first team

Nathan De Cat today extended his contract at Anderlecht until 2027. The 16-year-old midfielder will now also train with the first team, the club announced. ‘We are very impressed by Nathan's rapid development,' CEO sports Jesper Fredberg said. Read more »


Amuzu diagnosis not too bad

Amuzu diagnosis not too bad

Het Nieuwsblad reports that the diagnosis of the injury suffered by Amuzu against Ferencvaros is not too bad after all. Jan Vertonghen, meanwhile, continues to rehabilitate and still hopes to be ready to play after the next international break. Read more »


Ex-player Akin shot at in Turkey

Ex-player Akin shot at in Turkey

Yesterday evening Serhat Akin, former Anderlecht player was shot at after Fenerbahce-Union. Akin, who now works as a commentator, was shot in the foot after the match. All in all, Akin is fine, but why he was attacked is not yet known. Read more »