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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
On Sunday, shortly before the hour mark, Marco Kana had to abandon the game. The center back twisted his ankle shortly before halftime but tried to continue playing. Ultimately, he had to be replaced by Lucas Hey. Read more »
Striking image: Enric Llansana played against Union wearing a mask. “I broke my nose during training on Thursday after a duel with Cedric Hatenboer,” the Dutchman said after the match. “My nose will be fixed next week. Hopefully, I'll be able to get rid of the mask soon.” Read more »
Anderlecht has once again won a top match 1-0. This time it happened with less ingenuity than against Club Brugge, but the purple and white are doing very well in the standings. In an intense match with few chances, Angulo quickly scored the decisive 1-0 after a clever move. Anderlecht played well before halftime, but their football was much less impressive after the break. Union also lacked the quality to avoid defeat. Read more »
After the European defeat against Kairat Almaty, Anderlecht urgently needed a response, and it came. In a seething Alfasun Indoor Arena, Anderlecht Futsal swept Pibo Bilzen aside with a clear 7-0 victory, showing that the defeat in the Champions League had been digested. The tone was set in the opening minutes. Read more »
Anderlecht has now confirmed that César Huerta will be out for approximately six to eight weeks after undergoing pelvic surgery. This news had been known for some time, but the club is now reporting it for the first time.
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Elyess Dao is gradually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a hamstring injury; shortly before that, he also suffered an ankle injury. The first injury disrupted his preparation and the second interrupted his momentum on his return to the field. Upon his comeback, he will play for RSCA Futures before possibly getting minutes with the first team. He has a contract until June 2029. Read more »
During the match against Seraing, Enzo Sternal made his return to the soccer field after a long-term injury. He was sidelined for eight months and now needs to build up his playing time. Sternal was injured in a fairly trivial way during training and had a difficult rehabilitation. “It was hard to realize that I would be out for so long. I would also like to thank the medical staff at Anderlecht for the guidance I received.” Read more »
Striker Luis Vazquez is just three goals away from a new milestone that could activate a financial bonus in his contract. This information was revealed in the HLN Football Podcast. The player's performance is directly linked to the financial aspect of the transfer fee. In the summer of 2023, Anderlecht signed Luis Vázquez for around €3 million. He joined from Boca Juniors.
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Lucas Hey was surprisingly absent in the match against La Louvière: the Danish defender injured his ankle. It is not yet known how long he will be out of action. He is not the only one on the sidelines: Luis Vazquez is also reported to be out. The nature of his injury and the length of his absence are also unknown. Both are unlikely to be available against Union. Read more »
The clash between RSCA and Union on Sunday evening will be played in front of a sold-out Lotto Park. All tickets have been sold, proving that expectations are high for the Brussels duel. Read more »
Colin Coosemans has been wearing the Anderlecht jersey for more than four years now, but extending his contract does not seem to be a priority for the time being — certainly not under the conditions currently being offered by the Purple & White. Read more »
The RSCA Futures failed to win for the fifth time in six games. Against Seraing, the Purple & White took the lead twice, but a red card in the final phase left them with ten men and led to the equalizer shortly thereafter. Despite the disappointing result, there was also good news: Enzo Sternal returned after a long-term knee injury that had kept him sidelined since March. The young Frenchman made his comeback on the pitch three minutes before the end. Afterwards, he said: “My contract extension until 2029 shows the club's confidence in me. It has helped me morally.”
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Anderlecht did not play a good match in La Louvière, but they still take the important three points home. In a tight game the Mauvesdid create a few openings. Camara wasted the best one after the break. Anderlecht were sloppy, but in stoppage time substitute Kanaté headed a fine free kick by Verschaeren into the net.
Zoumana Keita was in the starting lineup for RSCA Futures on Saturday in the match against Seraing. In the 73rd minute he was forced to leave the pitch with an injury. The nature of the injury and the expected length of his absence are not yet known. Read more »
Last summer, Anderlecht did indeed consider bringing Chancel Mbemba back. Besnik Hasi revealed this in an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws. “But his demands were too high,” said the coach. Read more »
In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Olivier Renard discusses Cedric Hatenboer's situation in detail. “When the player is ready, Anderlecht does give young footballers opportunities,” says Renard, citing Nathan De Cat as an example. Read more »
Besnik Hasi unfortunately confirmed at his press conference that Anderlecht will be without Cesar Huerta for a long time. The Mexican player will have to undergo surgery for pubalgia in the USA. Read more »
Besnik Hasi is concerned about Nathan Saliba and Angulo, who are not expected to return from their international duties until today. Both players will have had a long journey across several time zones. Hasi's concern is that both players are likely tired and may be struggling with jet lag. Angulo may also be nursing a minor injury. Read more »
The upcoming Champions League indoor soccer match between Anderlecht and Kairat Almaty has attracted a lot of attention. The match in Roosdaal is completely sold out. The Purple & White will play the first leg on Monday, November 24 at 8 PM, while the return leg in Kazakhstan is scheduled for Friday, December 5. Read more »
Nilson Angulo played 82 minutes in the Ecuador – New Zealand match, scoring his team's first goal (final score 2-0). Unfortunately, he had to leave the field with an injury shortly before the final whistle. The nature of his injury is still unknown; it may have been out of precaution. Mihajlo Cvetkovic also played 82 minutes for Serbia's U19 team, who lost 4-1 to Croatia. Read more »
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Anderlecht is now also monitoring Manchester City striker Mahamadou Sangaré. The 18-year-old isn't playing for the English giants' first team, but is reportedly making an impression. Sangaré has scored nine goals in 14 matches and has played in the Youth League, among other leagues. Both Manchester City and the player himself are keen for him to gain experience, and a loan move would certainly be a possibility in January. Read more »
César Huerta may require surgery. The Mexican winger has reportedly been diagnosed with pubalgia, a result of strain on the lower abdominal muscles or the attachment of the adductors. Anderlecht is currently discussing whether Huerta needs surgery, which would sideline him for several months. Read more »
Two weeks ago, there were doubts about Thorgan Hazard, who didn't make much of an impression on the pitch against Charleroi. But now those doubts have been dispelled. Thanks to the new attacking quartet, the player's qualities are being used more effectively. Against Mechelen and Bruges, the midfielder was incredibly strong: "I'm in a good period," says Thorgan with a smile. Read more »
