News with tag "Injuries"


 23-12-2025 

Ashimeru fights back at Futures

Ashimeru fights back at Futures

Majeed Ashimeru (28) is back in action, albeit in the shadows. The Ghanaian, who was dropped from Anderlecht's first team last summer, has been playing for RSCA Futures in 1B since the beginning of December. He even scored against Kortrijk. “This situation frustrates me, but it also motivates me,” says Ashimeru, who was out of action for six months.
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 22-12-2025 

Hasi: “This way, we can point to the spot all the time.”

Hasi: “This way, we can point to the spot all the time.”

The match between Antwerp and Anderlecht had two completely different halves. Before the break, the home team was clearly the better side, but after the break, the Purple & White fought back. While Antwerp coach Joseph Oosting lamented his team's failure to seal the match, Besnik Hasi once again expressed his incomprehension about the penalty awarded to RAFC. “But you can't take that kind of attitude into a match,” he said. Read more »


Anderlecht gets a point after a weak first half

Anderlecht gets a point after a weak first half

Anderlecht drew 2-2 at Antwerp. After a poor first half and a 2-0 halftime score, another defeat seemed inevitable. Hazard quickly scored the 2-1 from the penalty spot after the break, but Antwerp remained the more dangerous side. Thanks to Coosemans, the Purple & White stayed in the game and in the final phase, Anderlecht managed to equalize through a low shot from substitute Degreef. A point gained, but away form remains a problem. Read more »



 21-12-2025 

Besnik Hasi believes in his duo Hey–Sardella

Besnik Hasi believes in his duo Hey–Sardella

On Sunday, Anderlecht travels to the Bosuil for a match against Antwerp, which has been in excellent form since the change of coach. The Purple & White will once again have to puzzle over their defense, due to a series of injuries that are complicating the work of coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »


Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

Preview: Antwerp - Anderlecht

After a deserved victory against STVV, Anderlecht faces a difficult trip to Antwerp. After victories against Club Brugge, Genk, and Gent, the team has made a leap in the rankings and seems reborn. After the defeat in Westerlo, Anderlecht still has something to prove on the road, although injuries mean that changes will have to be made again. Read more »



Anderlecht once again the benchmark in Jean Kindermans’ youth story

Anderlecht once again the benchmark in Jean Kindermans’ youth story

On Sunday, Anderlecht will be in the spotlight when they travel to Antwerp, the club where Jean Kindermans is now making his mark. The former architect of Neerpede welcomes his ex-employer with mixed feelings, but above all with respect. In an in-depth conversation, Kindermans looks back on his years with the Purple & White, reflects on the club's current direction, and shares strikingly clear advice for one of its young standard-bearers: Nathan De Cat. Read more »


 19-12-2025 

Verwilghen head of scouting: “You don't pass up an opportunity like th

Verwilghen head of scouting: “You don't pass up an opportunity like th

RSC Anderlecht could use some defensive reinforcement and an extra striker, but its first winter signing is not a player. The Purple & White have brought in David Verwilghen (37) as their new head of scouting. The former sporting director of promoted club La Louvière made a strong impression there and will now help build a more efficient scouting system at the record champions. “Anderlecht needed to redesign its structure.” Read more »



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 17-12-2025 

Camara out for at least six weeks

Camara out for at least six weeks

Ilay Camara, initially included in the Senegalese squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, has had to withdraw from the tournament. Camara had to be substituted after about fifteen minutes of play in Saturday evening's match against Sint-Truiden due to injury. An MRI in Dakar on Monday concluded that he had a “type 2 hamstring injury,” the Senegalese Football Association reported on Tuesday. Specifically, this means a partial tear of the hamstring with an unavailability of between four and eight weeks. Returning too soon also carries a high risk of recurrence. Read more »



 16-12-2025 

Knee injury for Stroeykens

Knee injury for Stroeykens

According to the press, Mario Stroeykens suffered a knee injury during the match against Sint-Truiden, forcing him to be substituted shortly before the hour mark. The nature of the injury has not been disclosed for the time being; it remains to be seen how long Stroeykens will be out of action. Read more »



 15-12-2025 

RSCA Women lose top spot

RSCA Women lose top spot

The purple and white women lost 1-3 yesterday to an efficient OH Leuven. As a result, Leuven jumps over Anderlecht to first place. The purple and white had started well, however, with an opening goal in the first few minutes. Read more »


Anderlecht celebrates after 2-1 victory

Anderlecht celebrates after 2-1 victory

Anderlecht secured an important 2-1 victory against STVV. The match only really got going after the break when Anderlecht loanee Goto put STVV ahead from the penalty spot thanks to a controversial penalty. Anderlecht struggled, but turned the deficit into a lead in a matter of minutes. Saliba headed in the equalizer in the 68th minute, and then Angulo extended Cvetkovic's header into the goal at the far post.  Read more »



 12-12-2025 

Hasi: “One bad night doesn't change anything.”

Hasi: “One bad night doesn't change anything.”

On Saturday, Anderlecht faces another big match at Astridpark, with second place at stake. The Purple & White must recover from their painful 4-0 defeat at Westerlo, but no drastic measures were taken at Neerpede. No punitive training, no extra tough approach. “We discussed and analyzed everything, but without pointing fingers,” says coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »


 08-12-2025 

Anderlecht suffers heavy loss after an off day

Anderlecht suffers heavy loss after an off day

Anderlecht's good run was abruptly ended this afternoon with a 4-0 drubbing at Westerlo. The purple-and-whites were already behind after barely 40 seconds and went into the break 3-0 down, each goal the direct result of an Anderlecht error. The team produced nothing of note and defenders trembled at every ball. They can count themselves lucky it finished 4-0. Read more »


 06-12-2025 

Augustinsson out for the rest of 2025

Augustinsson out for the rest of 2025

Ludwig Augustinsson had to leave the field early on Thursday with an injury. Further examination revealed that it was a calf injury. According to Anderlecht's website, the Swedish left back is not expected to return until after the winter break. This means that in the space of a week, the Purple & White have lost a second regular defender for an extended period. Read more »


Hasi: “We didn't give up”

Hasi: “We didn't give up”

Besnik Hasi acknowledges that his team did not play well in the first half against Genk; things improved in the second half, enabling Anderlecht to win. “Genk had the best chances, but the defense held firm,” he said. He was particularly proud of his team's perseverance in this match: “I was pleased with their attitude.” Hasi immediately added that this mentality was not there when he took over. Read more »


 04-12-2025 

Augustinsson also sidelined

Augustinsson also sidelined

Ludwig Augustinsson has just gone off injured in the cup tie against Genk. The Swede appeared to slip while taking a routine touch and immediately clutched his ankle near the Achilles. After a brief on-field treatment he was replaced by N'Diaye. The Mauves thus lose a significant amount of defensive stability at the back. Read more »


Marco Kana out for six weeks

Marco Kana out for six weeks

Anderlecht received bad news Wednesday morning: Marco Kana will be out for six weeks. The young center back injured his ankle during Sunday's clash with Union Saint-Gilloise. Kana has had a major impact on the defense in recent months. Although he seemed unneeded at the start of the season, Kana has worked his way up to become a leader in defense. Read more »


Angulo has broken his hand

Angulo has broken his hand

Nilson Angulo suffered a minor fracture to his hand. However, the winger will be able to play with special protection on his hand. This is annoying, but not undoable. The player is therefore expected to be in the selection against Racing Genk. Read more »


 03-12-2025 

Bertaccini: “We're seeing the real Anderlecht again”

Bertaccini: “We're seeing the real Anderlecht again”

Adriano Bertaccini was satisfied after the match and commented: “The coach had asked us to play with a lot of intensity and pace from the start. That goal was the reward for a good opening phase,” he said. "Hasi had also asked us not to drop back too much, but that was more difficult in the second half. We knew we could do well, especially after Club Brugge's defeat,“ he continued. ”We showed that we can beat Union and Brugge. We are gradually getting into a good flow. The real Anderlecht is becoming visible again," he said. Read more »


 02-12-2025 

Hasi: “A collective victory”

Hasi: “A collective victory”

Besnik Hasi was pleased with the victory against Union, but he is not letting it go to his head and wants to keep both feet on the ground. Intensity, speed, and physicality were all there, but he believes the team still lacks routine at times. He also emphasized the importance of players such as Killian Sardella, Adriano Bertaccini, and Ilay Camara, who have all recovered from injuries. Read more »


Llansana: “We're aiming high”

Llansana: “We're aiming high”

Enric Llansana played the match against Union wearing a mask; during training, he had a fierce duel with Cedric Hatenboer that left him with a broken nose. “When the mask is dry, it's fine, but as soon as you start sweating, your vision becomes blurred,” emphasizes the Anderlecht midfielder. “My nose was supposed to be fixed this week,” he assures us, “but I'll have to wear this mask for a while longer.” Read more »