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 »
How can you win a soccer match by making a minimum of effort? You just play against Anderlecht, a team that does not create any danger and sooner or later makes a mistake from which the opponent can take advantage. Tonight it was the turn of Union who didn't have to play well for a long time to put their neighbors aside. Union won 2-0, two goals scored after losing the ball to the Purple White. Read more »
Ahead of the important derby between Union Saint-Gilloise and RSC Anderlecht, coach Besnik Hasi explained his team's ongoing injury problems during a press conference. Since the beginning of the season, the club has been struggling with a full sickbay, a topic that comes up every week. However, there is good news for Yari Verschaeren and Kasper Dolberg, who are part of the selection for the game in Forest. Hasi indicated that Verschaeren trained fully this week. Read more »
The regular competition has concluded for Anderlecht's youth teams and the playoffs have now begun. This competition has no official status this year, as the results do not count in determining the champions. Nevertheless, it remains a valuable opportunity for the development of young players and a good indicator. This was already evident during the first day of competition, in which Anderlecht's U18 and U14 teams were in action. Read more »
STVV and Anderlecht have announced on their websites that right back Louis Patris (23) will be permanently acquired from Anderlecht. The player has already played 29 games on loan for the Canaries this season. Read more »
The injuries of Mario Stroeykens and Mats Rits are worse than feared. According to La Dernière Heure, initial tests show that it will be very close to getting fit for the Belgium Cup final. Read more »
Ahead of the match against Genk, Anderlecht had to do without Mario Stroeykens and Mats Rits, both players are injured. Stroeykens is struggling with an ankle injury that has kept him off the field several times this season. He will undergo medical tests today to determine the severity of his injury. Rits is dealing with a less serious injury, but he too must undergo additional tests to get more clarity. Read more »
After the game against Genk, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi showed understanding for his players. He noted a positive reaction after the defeat against Bruges, but stressed that this is still not enough. Hasi advocates faster ball circulation and a better search for free-agent players. He admitted that Nilson Angulo did not perform well, but Hasi whitewashed that to his young age. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg made his return to the pitch yesterday after a knee injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. Although the Anderlecht striker could not convince during the match at the Jan Breydel Stadium, he remains optimistic about his team's chances in the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in early May. “I haven't played for a while, it will take some time for me to get back to 100 percent,” the Dane declared after the match. Despite his positive attitude, the performance of both Dolberg and the team was disappointing. Read more »
After another disappointing game in Bruges, some players and coach Hasi spoke to the press. As always, there is disappointment, but the players just don't seem to learn from their mistakes, Colin Coosemans also admitted. Read more »
Killian Sardella's rehabilitation is progressing well. The Anderlecht right back, who suffered a muscle injury, had previously been told he would be sidelined for about eight weeks. This seemed to virtually end his season. However, there is now a glimmer of hope that Sardella may be able to return sooner and play another game. Read more »
At Club Brugge, the situations of Joel Ordóñez and Joaquin Seys are being looked out for. Both players are still uncertain. In all likelihood, they will be included in the selection but there is a chance that they will not make the match sheet in the end due to being too risky. Read more »
During the last league game against Cercle Bruges, Lucas Hey felt good at his position as a defensive midfielder. This role was not unfamiliar to him, as he had played at this position before. Hey is satisfied with his performance, but acknowledges that there is still much room for improvement on valk of positioning, decision-making and cooperation with his teammates. Read more »
It remains highly uncertain whether Anderlecht will be able to have Kasper Dolberg (photo) and Yari Verschaeren in Sunday's first playoff match against Club Brugge. According to Het Nieuwsblad, Verschaeren will not make it to the match, while it is uncertain for Dolberg. The reports in Het Laatste Nieuws are a bit more positive. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen has announced he will end his career at the end of this season. The decision was driven in part by the injury he suffered this season, which forced him to reconsider his future in football. Vertonghen realized that it was no longer possible for him to consistently perform at a high level, which led to his decision to quit. “In that respect, the decision was not difficult to make,” he echoed. Read more »
In the Super League, OHL took sole charge after Saturday's matches. Leuven recorded a convincing victory over Westerlo (0-3), while Anderlecht did not get beyond a draw against Club YLA (1-1). Vigdís Kristjánsdóttir opened the score for the Brussels team in the 7th minute. Luna Vanzeir gave the assist. But Brugge came back into the game in the second half and equalized. OHL now has a 2-point lead over RSCA Women in the standings. Read more »
No Jan Vertonghen and Colin Coosemans on the pitch during open training yesterday at Lotto Park. The defender must alternate efforts with days of rest. Vertonghen arrived midway through training and watched from the bench. Afterwards, he handed out autographs and photos. Read more »
Anderlecht confirmed that Enzo Sternal suffered a serious knee injury at training on Friday. “Medical examinations meanwhile confirmed an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament,” the club said. “This means that a long rehabilitation awaits the French midfielder.” Read more »
Anderlecht will train without six internationals for the next few days. César Huerta (Mexico), Jan-Carlo Simic (Serbia), Moussa N'Diaye (Senegal), Lucas Hey (Denmark U21), Keisuke Goto (Japan U21) and Ali (Morocco U21) were called up for international duty. The rest of the core will have time off on Monday (yesterday) and Tuesday, but on next weekend and next Monday. Wednesday is open training at Lotto Park, followed by signing session. Thursday and Friday will see training at Neerpede, followed by preparation for the Playoffs starting Tuesday. Read more »
Drama for Enzo Sternal. The French midfielder has more than likely torn the cruciate ligaments of his knee. The accident happened at training. The diagnosis is not yet definitive, but if true, he may be sidelined for eight months. Read more »
The national coaches of the Red Devils and the Belgian U21 announced this afternoon their selections for the upcoming international matches. Neither called up a player from Anderlecht. Mario Stroeykens would normally have been there with the U21, but at Anderlecht's request he will stay at home. Read more »
David Hubert spoke to the press this afternoon following Sunday night's final regular league game against Cercle Brugge. The coach had to deliver yet another piece of bad news about an injured player. Killian Sardella is out for at least two months because of a muscle tear in the upper leg. He will therefore more than likely miss the cup final and a large part of the Champions' playoffs. Read more »
Anderlecht has already played 46 matches this season. No one came into action more often in those than Luis Vázquez. The Argentine has made 44 appearances. Read more »
