Anderlecht played another non-match against Swedish side Häcken. A silly penalty mistake in injury time ultimately gave the Swedes a 2-1 win. Extra time was fruitless, so penalties had to decide the outcome. And there, too, things went badly wrong. Anderlecht missed twice, Augustinsson hitting the crossbar and Vazquez shooting too weakly, while the home team scored four times. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is following developments surrounding Daniel Job, a 19-year-old Nigerian winger from Norwegian club Sparsborg. Job, who can play as a striker or winger, was trained at Futur PA before moving to Sparsborg. Last season, he was loaned to Egersund, another Norwegian club. So far this season, Job has played 17 games in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Read more »
Nilson Angulo has been the standout player in the first two games of the season. Since Besnik Hasi's arrival, the young Ecuadorian has been increasingly coming to the fore. Will this be the season of his big breakthrough? “Since I've been here, Nilson has made a lot of progress,” says coach Hasi. Read more »
Azurra Gallo, a young Italian player from Juventus, has signed a loan with RSCA Women. There is no purchase option attached to this transfer. Gallo comes to Brussels to gain valuable experience. The versatile defender can play both at left back and in central defense. Read more »
According to La Dernière Heure, NAC Breda has inquired about the transfer possibilities of Mats Rits. The Dutch club's chances of success aren't very high (currently), but they're not giving up hope, according to the Walloon newspaper. Read more »
Besnik Hasi was a very happy coach after the match against Westerlo. "We played an almost perfect first half," he said at the press conference. He sees the two goals conceded as learning moments for his young players. Read more »
Cedric Hatenboer is still missing from Anderlecht. The Dutchman is still recovering from a concussion he sustained in a friendly match in early July. The midfielder did make an appearance at Lotto Park this afternoon to cheer on his teammates. Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck, former coach of RSC Anderlecht, has shared his vision for the upcoming Jupiler Pro League football season. In an extended analysis for Het Nieuwsblad, he discusses the transfers of the various teams and assesses the first (friendly) matches. He is critical of Anderlecht's transfer strategy. He notes that the defensive problems persist, particularly due to Simic's poor performance with the ball. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg could be sidelined for tomorrow's match against Westerlo. The player overextended his knee during an action against BK Häcken. Dolberg had already been sidelined for a while with a knee injury. As a result, Luis Vazquez seems the most likely replacement for Dolberg. He could therefore be given a starting spot. Read more »
Today, Anderlecht starts the new season, and a crucial home match against Westerlo awaits them right away. The Purple & White's August schedule looks manageable on paper, but they need to actually win those points before facing the top clubs. Like many other teams, Anderlecht doesn't seem ready for the start of the season. Read more »
Zoumana Keita is reportedly out for months. The young defender suffered an unfortunate fall during training. Initially, the absence was expected to be short, but Het Laatste Nieuws now reports it will be less than months. This further limits Hasi's defensive options. Read more »
The transfer of Hrvoje Smolcic to RSC Anderlecht appears to have been called off. The cancellation of the transfer followed a medical examination, which raised doubts about the player's physical condition, specifically regarding his knee. Although there was talk of a possible loan with an option to buy, Smolcic himself rejected this option. Read more »
Theo Leoni was not in the squad for the match against BK Häcken. This is the result of a decision by coach Besnik Hasi. Leoni has dropped down the midfield hierarchy, and his absence is not due to injury. The circumstances surrounding his contract could also play a role in this decision, although this was not explicitly mentioned. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg was substituted during the match against BK Hacken as a precaution after the Danish Anderlecht player sustained a knee injury while moving. Although the coach offered reassurances after the match, Dolberg will likely need further medical examinations to determine the severity of the injury. Read more »
Philippe Albert, former RSC Anderlecht player, has analyzed the transfer window so far. He emphasizes the importance of retaining Kasper Dolberg, despite Luis Vazquez's impressive performances during pre-season. According to Albert, Vazquez found it easy to find the net because these were only friendlies. Furthermore, the former defender considers players like Thorgan Hazard and Mario Stroeykens crucial to the team. Read more »
Sarah Wijnants has announced her departure from Anderlecht after eight years of loyal service. The player describes the club as her "second home" and explains that it was her dream to play for Anderlecht, inspired by idols such as Boussoufa, Biglia, and Lukaku. In her farewell message, Wijnants looks back fondly on the growth of women's football and hopes that young girls will now also look to her and her teammates as role models. Read more »
Besnik Hasi spoke to the press before Anderlecht's first official match of the season. Tonight, they face Swedish team BK Häcken in the second qualifying round of the Europa League. Hasi is wary of the Swedes. Read more »
RSCA Futures have signed a new central defender. Antwi Dacosta (18) from Ghana is on loan for one year with an option to buy. Read more »
Besnik Hasi already has a concern for the match against BK Häcken. The Anderlecht coach cannot count on a full squad. Jan-Carlo Simic is doubtful due to an injury he sustained in training. If Simic cannot play, Marco Kana could start alongside Lucas Hey in central defense. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht took the time yesterday to take a new team photo. Thomas Foket, Majeed Ashimeru, and Alexis Flips were not invited to the team photo, as they are allowed to leave. Ali Maamar was also absent due to illness. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is on the verge of signing Hrvoje Smolcic, a 24-year-old left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt. Smolcic is seen as Jan Vertonghen's successor. The Croatian defender spent last season on loan at Austrian side LASK Linz, although he was also sidelined for several weeks with an injury. Read more »
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Hrvoje Smolcic (24) would be on his way to Anderlecht. Smolcic joins from Frankfurt and, as a left-footed player, fits the profile Anderlecht is currently seeking. Read more »
Anderlecht won with 1-0 against Dender in a friendly. The goal was scored late in the first half by Dolberg from the penalty spot. Anderlecht played solidly before halftime, but after the break, Dender took control of the match. Read more »
Rumors are circulating online about a possible return of Chancel Mbemba to RSC Anderlecht. The former player, who was not in action for Olympique Marseille last season due to a conflict with the club, has only played for his country Congo. Mbemba is currently free of contract but would have to make significant salary concessions to return. However, his entourage has denied the rumors. Read more »
Ilay Camara will be out of action for two to three weeks due to injury, and Killian Sardella is also unavailable. These absences force coach Bensik Hasi to look for alternatives. The most obvious replacement seems to be Ali Mamaar, who has performed convincingly during preparation. Mamaar is expected to be a base player in the upcoming matches against BK Hacken. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht is showing interest in Juan David Mosquera, a 22-year-old Colombian defender currently under contract with Portland Timbers. Mosquera, who was educated in Medellín, has developed into a versatile player in the United States, deployable as a right back and right winger. This season, he has scored one goal in 19 games and has been called up three times for the Colombian national team. Mosquera has a contract that runs until December 2027, with an option for an additional season. Read more »
Ilay Camara injured himself during training and is expected to be absent for two to three weeks. This is a setback for coach Besnik Hasi, as Camara will miss important matches, including Europa League qualifiers against BK Häcken and league games against Westerlo and Cercle Brugge. In addition, it is unclear when Cedric Hatenboer, who is recovering from a concussion, will be able to return to training. Read more »
Sweden's BK Häcken will be Anderlecht's first opponent in the preliminary round of the Europa League this season. The Swedes held Slovak Spartak Trnava to 2-2 after winning 0-1 last week. Read more »
After the training camp in the Netherlands, Majeed Ashimeru, Thomas Foket and Alexis Flips have been told that they have to train with the RSCA Futures. Anderlecht is thus no longer counting on their services. Read more »
Anderlecht has received good news regarding goalkeeper Colin Coosemans. During a friendly match against Rakow, he suffered a slight injury, but medical tests have revealed that the injury is not serious. He is expected to return to the training field soon and will probably be ready to play European next Thursday against the winner of the clash between Häcken and Spartak Trnava. Read more »
Dieumerci Mbokani (39) is no longer a footballer. The Congolese former Anderlecht striker was without a club since March 2024 and did not find a new club. In Belgium, Mbokani scored a lot of goals for four clubs. Read more »
