After a first matchday without too many setbacks, Neerpede's youth teams faced their first real test against Genk's youth teams last Saturday. Over the summer, changes were made to the playing style, with more one-time football, but so far this seems to be struggling to take hold. This resulted in a disappointing record, with only one win from five matches. Read more »
After three nail-biting matches on the bench, Yari Verschaeren was called up for another substitute on Tuesday against Gent. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi discussed his number ten's situation. "Due to Nathan De Cat's improved form, we opted for him at some point," Hasi said. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has rejoined the top three with a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory against AA Gent. After a disappointing performance against Antwerp, it was not a gala performance, but the purple and white could count on a solid block in midfield. The key players? Two young “Nathans”: Nathan De Cat (17) and Nathan Saliba (21). Read more »
Before the match between OH Leuven and RSC Anderlecht, OHL coach David Hubert spoke candidly about his time with the Purple & White. Hubert, who was dismissed in March 2024, emphasized that he remains grateful for the opportunities he was given at the club, even though his departure was painful. Read more »
While his teammate Anas Tajaouart has already joined the Moroccan U20 squad for the World Cup, the situation surrounding Ali Maamar remains uncertain. The young defender from RSC Anderlecht may have to stay in Brussels. Read more »
Anderlecht is currently missing Thorgan Hazard, Ilay Camara, and Adriano Bertaccini, but the latter is on the mend. The striker (25) tore his meniscus against AEK Athens at the end of August and underwent surgery in early September. Read more »
When Anderlecht hosts AA Gent tonight, Cedric Hatenboer (20) will once again be missing from the match sheet. This is surprising, as the Dutchman was acquired from Excelsior Rotterdam last summer for €2.1 million. He is not even playing for RSCA Futures, where young or less-used players can gain experience in 1B. The reason? A specific clause in his contract. Read more »
Marc Coucke had a rather gloomy evening at Lotto Park. Anderlecht once again ended up with a draw against Antwerp, picking up only two points from their last nine games. Despite having plenty of possession, the Brussels team lacked the ideas and creativity to win the game on their home turf. Read more »
After RSC Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi was disappointed. Although the Brussels team had a few chances through Luis Vázquez and César Huerta, he regretted that his team failed to capitalize on them. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard dropped out before the game and was replaced by Mario Stroeykens. According to Hasi, the midfielder felt something in his hamstrings. The coach is treating it as a ‘precautionary measure'. So it's unclear how long Hazard will be unavailable. Read more »
Can we have a little more, please? Anderlecht delivered a soporific performance against a well-defending Antwerp. The Purple & White had a lot of possession, but couldn't do anything with it. They barely created any chances throughout the entire match. Anderlecht did have to do without Hazard, who was injured during the warm-up. Another two points lost, this time against a mediocre Antwerp. Read more »
Anderlecht is sending two players from its first team, Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart, to the U-20 World Cup, which will be played in Chile starting on September 27. Both players have been called up for Morocco. Read more »
Now that the transfer window has closed, the uncomfortable reality sets in: Mario Stroeykens may have been hoping for a big transfer, and the club itself may have been hoping to pocket millions. However, the transfer did not happen. As a result, both parties are back in negotiations for an extended and improved contract. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the initial signs are positive. Read more »
After the 3-1 victory over Chelsea, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany spoke about the situation at RSC Anderlecht. During an interview with VTM, he emphasized the importance of hard work and staying calm for the Brussels club. Kompany, who has been expressing his support for Anderlecht for years, remains positive despite the current challenges: “I'm just a supporter, even in difficult times.” Read more »
Killian Sardella is relieved to be back on the soccer field and thanks RSC Anderlecht for the confidence they have shown in him. His assist to Luis Vazquez during the match against Genk underscores his regained self-confidence. Sardella made his comeback not only with a solid performance, but also with a decisive pass and a celebration reminiscent of a goal scorer. “I've come a long way,” said the defender.
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How is Ilay Camara doing in the meantime? Well, La Dernière Heure knows that the wingback has not yet resumed training. According to the Walloon newspaper, he will do so soon, but they do not expect to see him back in action until mid-October. Read more »
Killian Sardella felt his team deserved more than the point they got. He praised the tactical adjustments made by coach Besnik Hasi, who decided to switch to a five-back lineup after a red card. Sardella emphasized that the team remained solid and capitalized on counterattacks. "I saw positive aspects that can give us confidence," he said. Read more »
Captain Colin Coosemans was disappointed after the match and also briefly addressed Degreef's red card. Besnik Hasi said afterward that he doesn't intend to reduce the intensity of the game, but that this intensity shouldn't automatically lead to yellow or red cards. Read more »
Anderlecht will not be able to call on newcomer Mihajlo Ilic this weekend. The 22-year-old Serbian is not yet eligible to play. Until his papers are in order, he is not allowed to train with the team. Read more »
Mats Rits didn't leave in the last transfer window, and he can now regret that. Coach Besnik Hasi doesn't want a large squad to work with, so he's dropped the midfielder from the first team. Read more »
The match between Anderlecht and Genk on Sunday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m. is completely sold out, but fans have the opportunity to resell their tickets via RSCA Resale, which starts on Friday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m. Season ticket holders who are unable to attend the match can offer their tickets for sale. These will be available on ticketing.rsca.be. Read more »
Anderlecht has signed another player in the final hours of the transfer window. The 22-year-old center back Ilic joins from Bologna. He is on loan with an option to buy. Read more »
Anderlecht has inquired about the transfer options for Neal Maupay (29), but the French striker from Marseille is too expensive, according to Het Nieuwsblad. The attacker reportedly earns €300,000 per month. Japanese Kento Shiogai from NEC is also not financially viable. Read more »
Louis Patris has secured a transfer to Union. After a season on loan at STVV, the Sint-Truiden club acquired him permanently from Anderlecht in June for €1.75 million. Now, STVV is selling him to national champions Union for €3.5 to €4 million. Read more »
Friday's board meeting could prove crucial for Anderlecht. According to Sacha Tavolieri, someone will have to buy Wouter Vandenhaute's shares. Meanwhile, the option of Michael Verschueren and Romelu Lukaku committing financially is also on the table, Tavolieri writes. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini is out for six to eight weeks and a surgery has already happened in the meantime. Read more »
Fulham seemed poised to be signing Bayern Munich striker Jonah Kusi-Asare, but negotiations collapsed at the last minute, according to German media. The eighteen-year-old Swede was previously on the radar of RSC Anderlecht, which now has the opportunity to sign Kusi-Asare. However, PSV Eindhoven remains their main competitor. Negotiations regarding a transfer are reportedly underway. Bayern manager Vincent Kompany could also potentially play a role in a potential deal. Read more »
César Huerta, the Mexican footballer for RSC Anderlecht, suffered a muscle strain during the match against Union St. Gilloise. As a result, he is absent from the Mexican national team. According to Mexican media, the duration of his injury is still unknown, but it is estimated that he will be out for approximately two weeks. Read more »
While Union and Club Brugge prepare for exciting European clashes, Anderlecht face a long, empty autumn after being eliminated by AEK Athens. Despite last week's strong performance in Brussels, Anderlecht only travelled with a draw and quickly came under pressure in Greece. The Mauves never managed to take control over the match and lost 2-0... Read more »
Anderlecht will have to step up next week after a disappointing 1-1 draw against AEK in Brussels. Despite delivering a strong performance with plenty of chances, only Dolberg managed to score before halftime. Goalkeeper Strakosha kept the Greeks in the game with several key saves, allowing AEK to equalize after the break. This leaves Anderlecht in a tricky position, though qualification is still within reach.
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