Just four years ago, Adriano Bertaccini (25) was sleeping in a tent with amateur players. Today, he's Anderlecht's striker, carrying the club's goal-scoring hopes. In this candid interview, he reflects on his unusual journey, his emotional recovery from injury, and his growth as a professional footballer. Read more »
With the winter transfer window approaching, all kinds of names are circulating in the media as possible reinforcements. Given that the Purple & White do indeed intend to strengthen their squad, this is not illogical. However, there is currently little reliable or concrete news about potential transfer targets, so we will limit ourselves to a sporadic overview of the rumors. Today we highlight Julien Duranville and Noah Edjouma. Read more »
The upcoming clash between Anderlecht and Club Brugge promises to be a special one. Club impressed earlier this week with a 3–3 draw against Barcelona, while Michael Verschueren is set to make his debut as Anderlecht’s new chairman. For Lorenzo Staelens (61) – who once played for both teams – the matchup brings back a flood of memories. Read more »
César Huerta will be out for a few weeks. The player was injured against Ninove and was substituted midway through the match. After a medical examination, it turned out he had a pelvic problem. Hasi: "Huerta will be out for a few weeks with an injury," he said. He will therefore not be in the starting lineup against KV Mechelen. There is a chance that the match against Club Brugge will also come too early. Read more »
The pressure on coach Besnik Hasi is gradually growing. After the cup final defeat, failed playoff runs, the early European elimination, and the poor performance of recent weeks, his position seems to be faltering. The fans have also gradually turned against him. But firing Hasi won't solve anything. This is the opinion of several former players and analysts. He is certainly not solely to blame. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is preparing for a tense match against his former club KV Mechelen. On Saturday evening, the Purple & White hosts them at Lotto Park, where only a win will count to restore order in the ranks. Read more »
Anderlecht's youth teams continued their strong form last Saturday with impressive victories against STVV. After earlier victories over Westerlo and OHL, Sint-Truiden's youngest players were defeated 9-0 in both the U14 and U13 categories. Read more »
Anderlecht secured their place in the round of 16 of the Belgian Cup with a 2-0 victory over Ninove, despite a weak performance following a strong start. The match was delayed by 15 minutes due to Ninove's incorrect jerseys, but once underway, Anderlecht quickly took control, with goals from Bertaccini and Huerta within the first 20 minutes. Despite several opportunities, including header chances for Vazquez, the home team failed to extend their lead.
Nathan De Cat will not be in the cup match against Ninove tomorrow. The midfielder, like Moussa N'Diaye and Thorgan Hazard, is not in the matchday squad. The trio will be rested. César Huerta (after injury) and World Cup players Ali Maamar and Anas Tajaouart are back in the squad. Read more »
Anderlecht has dropped valuable points again. They lost 1-0 at Charleroi, a late goal in which goalkeeper Coosemans made a mistake. Anderlecht played poorly again before halftime and recovered twenty minutes after the break, but their play was sloppy and their finishing was poor. Hazard hit the post with his chest, and Bertaccini's aim was misaligned on several occasions. Anderlecht can catch up with plenty of clubs in the standings this weekend. They cannot afford any slip-ups next week in the Croky Cup and in the league (at home against Mechelen). Read more »
Anderlecht will be without Enric Llansana (photo) and César Huerta for tonight's match against Charleroi. Coach Besnik Hasi announced this at his press conference. Llansana suffered a knock to his knee in training. Huerta is struggling with his adductors. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini was disappointed with his performance against STVV, his former club. "The 2-2 draw left a bitter taste," he said. "I played too hastily and need to stay calmer," he said. Bertaccini has just returned from an injury and says he needs playing time to get back to his level. Read more »
Lucas Biglia took advantage of the international break to travel to Italy for his coaching training. He took some extra lessons, meaning he missed Sunday's match against STVV. He returns to Belgium this week and will be back in action on Friday against Charleroi. Read more »
Tristan Degreef was not on the match sheet on Sunday. According to the press, Hasi was dissatisfied with last week's training. Cesar Huerta was also absent due to a minor injury sustained during the week. The long travel time from Mexico to Belgium may also have played a role. Read more »
Former referee Serge Gumienny believes Anderlecht was deprived of two points at STVV. The former referee is clear in his assessment: "You can't be offside with a body part you're not allowed to score with. So the arm doesn't count." However, VAR allegedly ruled that a very thin part of the shoulder was also offside. Read more »
Despite his goal and a strong first half, Mihajlo Cvetkovic remained in the dressing room after the break. The reason: a minor thigh injury. It is not believed to be serious, and the substitution was mainly a precaution. Read more »
Anderlecht's 1B team will be without Jayden Onia Seke for a while. The 16-year-old winger injured himself during an international match with the Belgian U17s last week. "A serious injury," said Futures coach Jelle Coen. "He might miss the rest of the first half of the season." Read more »
After a few difficult weeks, Cédric Hatenboer and Anderlecht seem to be back on the same page. Besnik Hasi said during his press conference that he is satisfied with the young midfielder's work and progress. Read more »
Good news from the sickbay. Adriano Bertaccini has fully recovered from his knee injury and is ready to play again. Coach Besnik Hasi confirmed this during his press conference. Mario Stroeykens may also return from injury. The only question mark for Sunday: César Huerta. Read more »
After months of rehabilitation following a knee surgery, Adriano Bertaccini (25) is ready to play for Anderlecht again — possibly against his former club STVV. During this difficult period, he found support in his older brother Paolino (27), with whom he played side by side for years at Charleroi, Standard, Club Brugge, Genk, and Deinze. Read more »
The appointment of Michael Verschueren as chairman of RSC Anderlecht has been welcomed by club legends such as Jan Mulder, Olivier Deschacht, Pär Zetterberg, and Philippe Albert. They praise his love for the club, his unifying style, and his knowledge of the purple and white DNA, but emphasize that now is the time for action. Read more »
The circle is complete. After several months of absence, Kenneth Bornauw (53) returns to RSC Anderlecht — this time as CEO with full responsibility for both the sporting and business sides of the club. Marc Coucke is thus bringing his former confidant back at a time when the club is once again looking for direction. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini seems to be ready for his comeback at Anderlecht. The striker, who underwent surgery for a knee injury in early September, is training with the group again and is approaching his comeback. However, it is still uncertain whether he will play against his former club STVV this weekend. The artificial turf at Stayen is an additional point of concern. Read more »
