News with tag "Injuries"


 13-01-2025 

Amuzu back home after being hospitalized with concussion

Amuzu back home after being hospitalized with concussion

Francis Amuzu has been discharged from the hospital, according to a statement from Anderlecht. The club confirmed that he will continue his recovery at home following the heavy concussion he sustained during yesterday's match. "Our medical staff will closely monitor his recovery," the statement added. Amuzu suffered the injury in stoppage time of the first half during a collision with Joel Ordonez's elbow while playing against Bruges. Read more »


Anderlecht blown away by Bruges: 0-3

Anderlecht blown away by Bruges: 0-3

Anderlecht suffered a disappointing 0-3 defeat at home against Club Bruges, exposing their inability to compete with top teams at the moment. Bruges, playing efficiently, led 0-2 by half-time thanks to two goals from Jutgla. The first came after just ten minutes when the Spaniard exploited the defensive gap between Dendoncker and Simic to score. He doubled the lead shortly before halftime, capitalizing on a fortunate rebound from a free kick that fell to his feet. Read more »


 11-01-2025 

Vertonghen: 'Past few months thought of quitting'

Vertonghen: 'Past few months thought of quitting'

After the Flanders Giant's gala, Jan Vertonghen also spoke about his injury concerns to the journalists in attendance. “I have thought about quitting a few times, but I would like my children to see me play soccer again,” he told them. “And I'm also happy to have a performance-based contract.” Read more »


“Augustinsson felt something to the calf”

“Augustinsson felt something to the calf”

Ludwig Augustinsson disappeared from the squad at halftime yesterday, although the Swede acted strongly. An injury was suspected and this is now confirmed. “After 15 minutes of play he felt something to the calf. Probably Ludwig relapsed with an injury,” David Hubert said. So it is highly uncertain that Augustinsson will be available Sunday. N'Diaye is out anyway. Read more »



 10-01-2025 

Augustinsson fell out injured

Augustinsson fell out injured

Ludwig Augustinsson played a solid first half against Beerschot but then stayed in the dressing room. The reason for the substitution is unclear as of yet, but Het Nieuwsblad seems to know that the Swede was injured again. What exactly is going on remains to be seen. Read more »




 09-01-2025 

Is Sevilla considering Vazquez?

Is Sevilla considering Vazquez?

With César Huerta, Anderlecht seems to formalize its first incoming transfer. But Olivier Renard will also try to sell. A somewhat unexpected departure could be Vazquez. The striker seems to be attracting interest from Sevilla. Anderlecht and Sevilla have done business on several occasions in the past. Read more »



N'Diaye also out with injury

N'Diaye also out with injury

David Hubert can cross out another defender for the cup match against Beerschot. Moussa N'Diaye has a hamstring injury and cannot play. His appearance Sunday against Club Brugge is also uncertain. Read more »


Hubert: “The most important thing is that RSCA wins”

Hubert: “The most important thing is that RSCA wins”

Anderlecht starts the new year with the same concerns as before: defensive problems. Jan Vertonghen injured himself during the first training session of the year and will be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks. In addition, Zanka Jorgensen is awaiting his transfer and will not be available for the cup match against Beerschot. Moussa N'Diaye is also struggling with some discomfort and is uncertain. Read more »


Vertonghen out for six to eight weeks

Vertonghen out for six to eight weeks

This morning Het Nieuwsblad came out with the news that Jan Vertonghen was out until the end of January. Coach David Hubert confirmed that news, saying the defender's unavailability will last a bit longer, six to eight weeks.  Read more »


Betis: offer for Mendy too low

Betis: offer for Mendy too low

Anderlecht is said to have made a first offer to Real Betis for the rental with option to buy Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy. However, this offer does not meet the demands of the Sevilla club, which paid nearly a million euros to Paris FC for the 20-year-old player last summer. The current offer from purple and white is considered too low by Betis, both in terms of initial transfer fee and conditions for additional transfer revenue. However, upon fulfilling all the conditions, Betis could earn up to 4 million euros. Read more »



 08-01-2025 

Vertonghen unavailable until end of January

Vertonghen unavailable until end of January

Jan Vertonghen is out at least until the end of January due to an ankle injury he suffered in training. The defender was close to a comeback after a lingering Achilles tendon injury. That is, until he sprained his ankle in training. Read more »


Still interested in Gambian Njie

Still interested in Gambian Njie

Sacha Tavolieri reports that 19-year-old Gambian Haruna Rasid Njie of Rigas FS is still on Anderlecht's radar. The defensive midfielder can also be played centrally or on the left in defense.
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Transfer rumor: interest in Targett?.

Transfer rumor: interest in Targett?.

According to Talksport, Matt Targett is now also said to be on Anderlecht's list. Targett is not getting on at Newcastle and wants to re-launch his career. According to the same source, Frankfurt would also show interest. For now, it doesn't seem to be more than a rumor. With a weekly wage of £70,000, Targett is simply too expensive unless Newcastle agree to a rental deal as well as continue to pay the bulk of the wages. Read more »


 07-01-2025 

Verschaeren linked to Turkish team

Verschaeren linked to Turkish team

Yari Verschaeren is said to have attracted interest from Turkish Trabzonspor. According to a Turkish source, the Süper Lig club is exploring options to attract the Belgian player. Earlier, interest from Westerlo was also reported, but a transfer to the Kemphans is not very realistic. Verschaeren's future with Anderlecht remains unclear. The player is experiencing a shaky season and, before the injury wave, mostly took his place on the bench.  Read more »


Transfer market opens today: what do we expect?

Transfer market opens today: what do we expect?

For those wondering why no reinforcements have been announced yet: the transfer market in Belgium only opens tomorrow, on Jan. 7. So from then on, clubs can attract players or let them go. The transfer window runs until Feb. 3. So Olivier Renard has less than a month to arrange the necessary transfers to make Anderlecht competitive for the last half of the season. On top of that, Anderlecht's sporting director should not go out with an empty wallet. There would be a certain transfer budget available. Read more »



 06-01-2025 

Transfer market opens tomorrow: what do we expect?

Transfer market opens tomorrow: what do we expect?

For those wondering why no reinforcements have been announced yet: the transfer market in Belgium only opens tomorrow, on Jan. 7. So from then on, clubs can attract players or let them go. The transfer window runs until Feb. 3. So Olivier Renard has less than a month to arrange the necessary transfers to make Anderlecht competitive for the last half of the season. On top of that, Anderlecht's sporting director should not go out with an empty wallet. There would be a certain transfer budget available.
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No Stroeykens against Bruges

No Stroeykens against Bruges

Mario Stroeykens is back on the training field after an ankle injury he suffered in early December. However, he will not be ready for the game against Club Brugge this weekend. According to some newspapers, he is still working toward that match, but the club denies that following La Dernière Heure. He is not expected to be back in the team for another two weeks, on Jan. 19 against Mechelen. Read more »


'Vertonghen out for a month'

'Vertonghen out for a month'

Jan Vertonghen suffered a new injury during training, twisting his ankle. The severity of this new injury has not yet been fully determined, but the initial prognosis is positive. It seems that his recovery will be similar to that of Killian Sardella, who recently suffered an ankle injury. La Libre Belgique reported this morning. Read more »