News with tag "Interviews"


 23-11-2025 

. Hasi: “We need to confirm after the international break”

. Hasi: “We need to confirm after the international break”

Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi is looking forward to the away game against La Louvière, a match that he believes is rarely easy. The home team is known for its energetic style of play, which focuses on intense pressing and fierce competition for second balls. For Anderlecht, it is crucial to continue the positive momentum from the recent victory against Club Brugge, especially since previous international breaks often threw the team off balance. Within the club, the emphasis is now on group cohesion.
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 21-11-2025 

Renard: "Özcan and Ilic don't cost any money"

Renard:

At RSC Anderlecht, the non-use of summer loan signings Yasin Özcan and Mihajlo Ilic has raised questions. Sporting director Olivier Renard, however, emphasizes that these two players do not cost the club any money and that he has no regrets about the choices made. His intention was to have four central defenders in the squad, but the final playing time is determined by the coaching staff. Renard points out that it is still too early to make a definitive assessment of Özcan and Ilic. Read more »



 13-11-2025 

Hazard: "We work harder than in Germany!"

Hazard:

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 »


 11-11-2025 

"If everyone defends, my attackers have freedom"

After four and a half years, Anderlecht finally managed to win at home against Club Brugge again. For coach Besnik Hasi, Vincent Kompany's successor, it felt like liberation. "It had to sink in for a bit, but I really enjoyed it," the coach said afterward, visibly relieved. Read more »



 08-11-2025 

Tajaouart: "I want to join the first team"

Tajaouart:

Anas Tajaouart was also part of the Moroccan U20 team that became world champions. "I didn't put any pressure on myself in this tournament," he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the tournament progressed. "But the realization that we had truly become world champions only came later," he said, describing his feelings. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who has managed to create a strong team dynamic. Read more »


“My reaction after the substitution was wrong”

“My reaction after the substitution was wrong”

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 »


 07-11-2025 

Staelens: “The soul of Anderlecht is gone”

Staelens: “The soul of Anderlecht is gone”

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 »



 06-11-2025 

Tajaouart: "I want to join the first team"

Tajaouart:

Anas Tajaouart was also part of Morocco's U20 team that became world champion. “I didn't put any pressure on myself during this tournament,” he said. Instead, his confidence grew as the competition progressed. “But the realization that we had actually become world champions only came later,” he described. He also emphasized the crucial role of his coach, Mo Ouahbi, who managed to build a strong team dynamic. Read more »


Maamar: "It was an excellent experience"

Maamar:

In an interview, Ali Maamar described his participation in the U20 World Cup as an “incredible experience.” “I wanted to make a positive contribution to the team, and I managed to do that,” he said. After being suspended for the semi-final, he felt in top form for the final against Argentina. Read more »


 05-11-2025 

UCL: RSCA Futsal Secures Its Ticket… with a Sense of Incompleteness

UCL: RSCA Futsal Secures Its Ticket… with a Sense of Incompleteness

Mission accomplished for RSC Anderlecht Futsal: the Mauves and Whites have qualified for the Round of 16 of the Champions League after their campaign in Poland. Yet, the expected euphoria is giving way to a sense of frustration. The reason? A third-place finish that makes the rest of their European journey much more complicated.

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 01-11-2025 

"Firing Hasi won't solve the problems"

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 »


"The fans need to calm down a bit"

After former chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, coach Besnik Hasi is now also under fire from some Anderlecht fans. On Tuesday evening, during the cup match against Ninove, his name was greeted for the first time with boos and chants of "Hasi out!" The pressure on the 53-year-old coach is mounting. But is that justified? We asked three Anderlecht icons: Olivier Deschacht, Walter Baseggio, and Philippe Albert. Read more »


 27-10-2025 

Hasi: "First half was painful"

Hasi:

Besnik Hasi and Colin Coosemans gave the press an explanation after the defeat in Charleroi. Of course, no real explanations were given, other than observations that any supporter can make. According to Hasi, the first half was "the worst" he'd seen this season, but we could easily name a few others that could easily be called "the worst." Read more »


Hazard: "We have to reverse this trend"

Hazard:

Thorgan Hazard expressed his frustration after Anderlecht's 1-0 defeat to Charleroi. Despite several good chances in the second half, including a shot that hit the post and a goal disallowed for offside, the Mauves failed to score. "The ball just wouldn't go in," Hazard said in an interview with DAZN. Read more »


 22-10-2025 

 21-10-2025 

Serge Gumienny: "Unjustified VAR intervention"

Serge Gumienny:

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 »


Hasi: "Hazard's third goal was valid"

Hasi:

After the match, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi expressed his satisfaction with Nathan De Cat's progress: "De Cat's ability to score, especially in his role as number six, is important for us." De Cat must now continue this positive trend, according to the coach. Read more »


 20-10-2025 

 19-10-2025 

"Vazquez or Cvetkovic? I hope they're both ready"

Who will be Anderlecht's striker tomorrow against STVV? Will Luis Vazquez remain first choice? Or has Mihajlo Cvetkovic reversed the hierarchy with his goal against Standard Liège? "We'll decide tomorrow (today, ed.) who plays," Besnik Hasi said yesterday. "Whoever it is, I hope that player is ready to give it his all for ninety minutes." Read more »


"No reason to change my defense"

Newcomers Yasin Özcan and Mihajlo Ilic remain benched for the time being. Besnik Hasi was also asked about their substitute roles at his press conference. "That they came to play? I have 26 players who came to do that," the coach said. Read more »


 18-10-2025 



Goto: “I want to succeed at Anderlecht”

Goto: “I want to succeed at Anderlecht”

Keisuke Goto, currently on loan at Sint-Truiden, will face his parent club RSC Anderlecht tomorrow. The Japanese striker has scored three goals so far this season and has adapted well to his new team. Although Goto is satisfied with his start, he acknowledges that there is still room for improvement. He wants to further refine his game by making better choices and optimizing his positioning.
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“Bertaccini brothers are still dreaming of the top”

“Bertaccini brothers are still dreaming of the top”

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 »


 14-10-2025 

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 »


 13-10-2025 

'Anderlecht won't let De Cat go to the World Cup'

'Anderlecht won't let De Cat go to the World Cup'

Het Nieuwsblad reports that Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup with Belgium next month. The club has informed De Cat and his entourage of this decision. The midfielder himself would have liked to go, however.
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 10-10-2025 

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 »


 04-10-2025 

"We can't just blame Vazquez for what happened at OHL."

After last week's poor performance at OH Leuven, Anderlecht has some making up to do in the Clasico. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi revisited that match. "Three days earlier against Gent, we played with high intensity, but we couldn't bring that to the table against OHL," said the coach. Read more »


Hasi: "Rivalry is allowed, but hopefully everything will go smoothly"

Hasi:

For the first time in almost two years, visiting fans will be allowed at a match between Anderlecht and Standard Liège. Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi believes this is a good thing, and he hopes everything goes smoothly. "The two supporter groups must ensure that the people who banned away fans for the past two years don't get their way." Read more »