News with tag "Injuries"


 15-10-2025 

Bertaccini almost back on the pitch

Bertaccini almost back on the pitch

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 »


 14-10-2025 

RSCA Women lose maximum of points

RSCA Women lose maximum of points

The Anderlecht women could not manage more than a 1-1 draw. Anderlecht dominated the first half and scored through striker Rimantė Jonušaitė. On the hour mark, home team Zulte Waregem scored from what looked like a failed cross.  Read more »


Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

Naïm Van Attenhove: “I continue to believe in my dream”

For many young soccer players, playing for the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht youth team is a dream. For goalkeeper Naïm Van Attenhove, that dream became a reality, and we had the opportunity to interview him. Despite his training at Neerpede, the young goalkeeper has already had to deal with many setbacks. The former youth player of the purple and white talks about his journey through Belgian and French football, the mental challenges along the way, and his unwavering ambition to make it as a professional. Read more »


Benktib leads U17 to convincing victory

Benktib leads U17 to convincing victory

The Belgian U17 team won 6-0 against Belarus in their second match at the European Championship qualifying tournament. Three Anderlecht players saw action. One of them, Ilyas Benktib, opened the scoring after 10 minutes. Read more »



 13-10-2025 

Loss for Saliba, Angulo draws

Loss for Saliba, Angulo draws

Last night, Nathan Saliba (photo) and Nilson Angulo both played in international friendlies. Saliba started for Canada, but lost 0-1 to Australia. The midfielder played strongly until he was substituted in the 69th minute. Australia scored two minutes later. Read more »


 10-10-2025 

Anderlecht defeats Beveren in friendly match

Anderlecht defeats Beveren in friendly match

Yesterday afternoon, Anderlecht played a friendly match against Beveren, the undefeated leader in 1B with 27 out of 27 points. The Purple & White won 6-0. Zoumana Keita, who had been out with an injury since the end of July, made his comeback.
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De Bilde: “Anderlecht won't make the top three”

De Bilde: “Anderlecht won't make the top three”

Gilles De Bilde is concerned about the current situation at RSC Anderlecht. According to him, the club is declining year after year. De Bilde is particularly critical of the role of Wouter Vandenhaute, who still has a blocking minority. “That is very annoying and needs to be resolved,” he says. De Bilde points to the constant changes within the club, which he believes lead to a lack of stability. Read more »



 07-10-2025 

The Cat 17, already like a boss in Clasico

The Cat 17, already like a boss in Clasico

While most of his peers are still torn between studying and partying, Nathan De Cat was in the spotlight on Sunday evening in his very first Clasico. The 17-year-old Anderlecht defender even received a standing ovation when he was substituted. Not since Youri Tielemans has a teenager in purple and white made such an impression.
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 06-10-2025 

Anderlecht wins thanks to Cvetkovic

Anderlecht wins thanks to Cvetkovic

Anderlecht triumphed over Standard with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested Clasico, characterized by intensity but few clear chances. The decisive moment came shortly after the second half began when substitute Cvetkovic capitalized on a rebound from Verschaeren's shot, finding the net to secure the win. Hazard had a golden opportunity to extend the lead to 2-0, but Standard's late surge put Anderlecht under pressure during the final quarter of the match. The first half saw both teams engage in a vigorous battle, yet scoring opportunities were scarce. Read more »



 04-10-2025 

New structure after having a lot of injuries

New structure after having a lot of injuries

RSC Anderlecht has thoroughly overhauled its medical and physical department to prevent future injuries. The club officially appointed Bram Geers (photo) as Performance Director and added two experts with Olympic experience to the staff, Joris Jellasics and Vincent Adriaensen. Read more »




Clasico with limited number of Standard fans: "A test for the future"

Clasico with limited number of Standard fans:

Standard fans will be welcome at Lotto Park for the Clasico against Anderlecht for the first time in almost two years on Sunday. It's the first time away fans will be allowed to attend since December 2023. Back then, a cup match was halted after flare-up incidents, after which both clubs agreed to a "cooling-off period." Read more »


 03-10-2025 

Neerpede's youth teams largely bounce back against Charleroi

Neerpede's youth teams largely bounce back against Charleroi

After a difficult weekend against Genk, Anderlecht's youth teams had the chance to bounce back against Charleroi. With four wins, the team's performance was almost perfect, but a disappointing defeat for the U14s tarnished the results. Anderlecht's U18s recorded their first win of the season with a 4-1 victory. After a difficult first half, in which Charleroi opened the scoring, Anderlecht bounced back strongly in the second half. Read more »



 01-10-2025 

Anderlecht risks missing De Cat due to U17 World Cup

Anderlecht risks missing De Cat due to U17 World Cup

The U17 World Cup will take place in Qatar in November, with Belgium among the participants. Nathan De Cat is a key player in the Belgian U17 team and, according to Het Laatste Nieuws, is eager to participate in this tournament. Anderlecht, however, is much less enthusiastic, according to the newspaper. Read more »


 30-09-2025 

Clasico sold out

Clasico sold out

On Sunday, October 5th at 1:30 PM, the Clasico against Standard Liège is back at Lotto Park. The stadium will be completely full: all available tickets were already sold during the Mauve+ priority period. There will therefore be no open sale. Anyone who still wants to attend can only get a ticket through RSCA Resale or the VIP packages. Read more »


Lukaku's father passed away

Lukaku's father passed away

Romelu and Jordan Lukaku had to say goodbye to their father, Roger Lukaku, who passed away at the age of 58. The Red Devils striker wrote a poignant message expressing his gratitude and grief. Read more »


 29-09-2025 

 28-09-2025 

Jelle Coen: "Even with ten players, we deserved three points"

Jelle Coen:

In a thrilling Challenger Pro League match, RSCA Futures delivered a dominant performance against Club NXT, but had to settle for a 2-2 draw. The match showed the talent of 18-year-old Mihajlo Cvetkovic, who showed his instincts as a striker with two goals. After a cool equalizer in the first half, he scored again after a beautiful combination with Engwanda in the second. Cvetkovic, who has already been selected for the Serbian national team, has high ambitions and wants to join the Anderlecht first team. Read more »


 27-09-2025 

Disappointing draw in Leuven

Disappointing draw in Leuven

A weak Anderlecht was held to a 1-1 draw in OHL. After Leuven had the best chance before halftime, Anderlecht made it 0-1 after the break via Vazquez's knee. Because Anderlecht controlled the game after the break, the hardest part seemed to be over, but the Purple & White suddenly relinquished possession to OHL and retreated. Anderlecht paid for this reserved play in the 80th minute with the equalizer. Another win in Leuven for the Purple & White, who once again barely managed to create a single chance. Read more »


 26-09-2025 

Tristan Degreef: Leuven Street Kid with Anderlecht DNA

Tristan Degreef: Leuven Street Kid with Anderlecht DNA

After a controversial tackle on Bryan Heynen, Tristan Degreef was forced to watch from the sidelines for several weeks. Tonight, the young Anderlecht winger makes his comeback, against, of all places, his first club, OH Leuven. Behind the player with a short fuse on the pitch lies a story of talent, drive, and family sacrifices. Read more »


Neerpede still on the right level against Genk

Neerpede still on the right level against Genk

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 »



Anderlecht finds breathing space thanks to “the two Nathans”

Anderlecht finds breathing space thanks to “the two Nathans”

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 »


David Hubert looks back on his dismissal from Anderlecht

David Hubert looks back on his dismissal from Anderlecht

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 »


 24-09-2025 

 23-09-2025 

Contract clause keeps Hatenboer away from RSCA Futures

Contract clause keeps Hatenboer away from RSCA Futures

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 »




Another half a team injured?

Another half a team injured?

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 »


 22-09-2025 

Uninspired Anderlecht can't get past Antwerp

Uninspired Anderlecht can't get past Antwerp

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 »