News with tag "Interviews"


 11-01-2025 

Vertonghen: 'Past few months thought of quitting'

Vertonghen: 'Past few months thought of quitting'

After the Flanders Giant's gala, Jan Vertonghen also spoke about his injury concerns to the journalists in attendance. “I have thought about quitting a few times, but I would like my children to see me play soccer again,” he told them. “And I'm also happy to have a performance-based contract.” Read more »


 09-01-2025 

Hubert: “The most important thing is that RSCA wins”

Hubert: “The most important thing is that RSCA wins”

Anderlecht starts the new year with the same concerns as before: defensive problems. Jan Vertonghen injured himself during the first training session of the year and will be sidelined for at least six to eight weeks. In addition, Zanka Jorgensen is awaiting his transfer and will not be available for the cup match against Beerschot. Moussa N'Diaye is also struggling with some discomfort and is uncertain. Read more »



 07-01-2025 

 06-01-2025 

'Vertonghen out for a month'

'Vertonghen out for a month'

Jan Vertonghen suffered a new injury during training, twisting his ankle. The severity of this new injury has not yet been fully determined, but the initial prognosis is positive. It seems that his recovery will be similar to that of Killian Sardella, who recently suffered an ankle injury. La Libre Belgique reported this morning. Read more »



 31-12-2024 

Boeckx: 'Anderlecht absolutely must win something'

Boeckx: 'Anderlecht absolutely must win something'

In Het Laatste Nieuws, former soccer players Marc Degryse, Jan Mulder and Frank Boeckx reflect on the future of Anderlecht and the Belgian league. The analysts conclude the soccer season with a critical look at the club's current situation. Frank Boeckx emphasizes that Anderlecht urgently needs to win something and strengthen its financial position. Although the club is performing well in the Europa League, participating in the Champions League is crucial for the necessary financial boost. Read more »


 29-12-2024 

Hubert: "A bad way to end the year"

Hubert:

David Hubert explained yesterday's unexpected defeat against Dender. He told the press what everyone could already observe during the match, namely that Anderlecht played a very weak second half and completely played into the hands of Dender's qualities.
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 19-12-2024 

Frutos: 'Hubert has made Dolberg better'

Frutos: 'Hubert has made Dolberg better'

Kasper Dolberg has understood his responsibilities within Anderlecht's team, according to Nicolas Frutos. In addition to his technical skills, the striker has now developed a positive mindset, thanks in part to the guidance of David Hubert. Under Brian Riemer's previous policy, Dolberg had to put a lot of energy into secondary tasks, such as dropping back into the game and filling spaces on the sides. This led to a less efficient use of his qualities.
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 13-12-2024 

Zanka victim of racism

Zanka victim of racism

David Hubert reported at the press conference that Zanka had been the victim of racist statements by one of the Slavia players (striker Chory reportedly). There were also reportedly incidents from the audience. The club would issue an official statement later and announced that it would take further steps, in the form of a complaint to UEFA. Read more »


Coosemans: “Tactical plan was on point”

Coosemans: “Tactical plan was on point”

RSC Anderlecht won 1-2 at Slavia Prague, despite solid substitutions in the team. Goalkeeper Colin Coosemans expressed his joy over the victory and praised coach David Hubert for his choices. “The team was well prepared and we were efficient in the first half. After the break, the focus was mainly on defending. Everyone gave everything to get that win over the line,” Coosemans said. Read more »



 12-12-2024 

Vlcek: “Slavia are not favourites”

Vlcek: “Slavia are not favourites”

Stan Vlcek played for RSCA between 2008 and 2009, before returning to his club Slavia Prague. He played 27 league matches in purple, scoring ten goals and providing six assists, and is currently Slavia Prague's team manager. Read more »




 11-12-2024 

Zitka: “Slavia Prague are the favorites”

Zitka: “Slavia Prague are the favorites”

Daniel Zitka has been invited by RSCA to attend this Thursday's match against Slavia Prague, and will try to make it. He will be behind his former club, adding that the finest moments of his career were spent at RSC Anderlecht.
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 10-12-2024 

Jelle Coen: “Straightening the back again”

Jelle Coen: “Straightening the back again”

The RSCA Futures suffered a disappointing defeat against Club NXT after a six-game unbeaten streak. The team started the second half weakly, resulting in a 3-0 loss. All goals fell in a short period I the second half. Coach Jelle Coen was visibly disappointed with this solid defeat. “We were in a good flow and expected a different result,” he said. Read more »


 09-12-2024 

Colassin: "Maybe I will return one day”

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Antoine Colassin played a strong game for Beerschot at his Lotto Park. The former Anderlecht player provided the assist for the 0-1 and was involved in many attacks. “I'm disappointed, but also proud of our performance,” he said afterwards. Read more »



Verschaeren: “Last weeks were difficult”

Verschaeren: “Last weeks were difficult”

A few minutes after his substitution, Yari Verschaeren brought Anderlecht back into the match with his first goal of the season. “I'm very happy for myself and for the team,” he spoke afterwards. “The past few weeks have been difficult.” Read more »


 08-12-2024 

Renard: “Only sell if offer cannot be refused”

Renard: “Only sell if offer cannot be refused”

Olivier Renard, technical director of RSC Anderlecht, has emphasized his big ambitions for the club. The Brussels club aims to return to the top of the league. Renard, who lived through Anderlecht's glory days, stressed that working for the club automatically means striving for success. “The quality we show on training and in matches shows that the talent is there,” Renard said in an interview with RTL Sport. Read more »


N'Diaye: “I have regained my self-confidence”

N'Diaye: “I have regained my self-confidence”

Moussa N'Diaye is currently one of the standouts at RSC Anderlecht. The arrival of coach David Hubert is seen as an important factor behind the player's improved performance. Hubert has given N'Diaye renewed confidence by offering him more playing time, which allows him to better express his attacking qualities. N'Diaye also scored yesterday against Westerlo: “I had been waiting for this for a while,” he said with a smile. Read more »


 03-12-2024 

Coen: “Essential to maintain positive momentum”

Coen: “Essential to maintain positive momentum”

The U23 of Sporting Anderlecht are no longer in danger of relegation after their victory against Lierse. Coach Jelle Coen indicated that this is the first time the team has managed to reach this position. “We dominated the match and the victory is therefore justified,” Coen said. He noted that Lierse applied more pressure in the second half, but that Anderlecht were lucky with a ball on the post and an effort that was just turned away on the line. Read more »


 02-12-2024 

Zanka: 'Took time to adjust'

Zanka: 'Took time to adjust'

Zanka Jorgensen indicates that the club's defense has gotten stronger and stronger over the course of games and will continue to improve. He acknowledges in an interview that criticism is an inherent part of soccer, especially within big clubs. Jorgensen reveals “that he needed some time to adapt at Anderlecht, a process that is not always obvious.” Nevertheless, he stresses that the defense's recent performance, with several clean sheets, proves that the team is working well in the meantime. Read more »


Foket: "We didn't create enough chances"

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Thomas Foket, right back on duty yesterday, felt the points loss on the OHL field was a regrettable one. Despite the disappointment, Foket emphasized a positive aspect: the team managed not to concede any goals. “But we didn't really push our limits in this match,” he noted.
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 29-11-2024 

“I'm happy with the way Tristan reacted”

“I'm happy with the way Tristan reacted”

It is clear that David Hubert is pulling the card of youth, he put Tristan Degreef in the starting lineup and allowed 16-year-old Engwanda to come in. “I don't look at age but at qualities,” Hubert said. Degreef's reaction especially pleased the coach. Read more »


 27-11-2024 

Stroeykens: “I'm looking forward to it”

Stroeykens: “I'm looking forward to it”

Mario Stroeykens is ready for the confrontation with Porto. Stroeykens blossomed under coach David Hubert and that only jacked up his level. Only those statistics can still go up a bit: “It can always be better,” the midfielder said. Read more »


Hubert: “Expect dynamic and attacking Porto”

Hubert: “Expect dynamic and attacking Porto”

Porto, Anderlecht's opponent tomorrow in the Europa League, is in a difficult period with three consecutive defeats. As a result, coach Vitor Bruno's position is under pressure, especially if they also lose at Anderlecht. The team has also won only four points in the Europa League and therefore urgently needs to take points. Nevertheless, coach David Hubert continues to see Porto as a big club. Hubert expects a dynamic and attacking opponent. “But I have a plan ready to counter their strong attack,” he said.
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 26-11-2024 

Jelle Coen: 'More maturity'

Jelle Coen: 'More maturity'

Nilsson Angulo made a big impact at RSCA Futures last weekend. Against Lokeren-Temse, he showed why he was selected for Ecuador's national team. He dominated the left flank and constantly tested Lokeren's defense. Despite a shot on the crossbar in the first half, he found the net in the 60th minute and led his team to a 0-1 victory. Read more »


“Stroeykens lifts Dolberg game to higher level”

“Stroeykens lifts Dolberg game to higher level”

Pär Zetterberg, Anderlecht's former playmaker, was lucky enough to play alongside class strikers himself, but he would have liked to have played behind Kasper Dolberg as well. He indicates this in an interview. Zetterberg stresses the importance of good supply for an attacker and praises Mario Stroeykens' impact on Dolberg's recent performance. Stroeykens' attacking play draws the attention of defenders, which benefits Dolberg. Read more »



Lardot: “Well mistake by Coosemans, but no red”

Lardot: “Well mistake by Coosemans, but no red”

Referee boss Jonathan Lardot today gave explanations for the three disputed phases from Anderlecht - Gent. Lardot admits that Colin Coosemans did indeed make a pulling error, but red was out of place. “And that's why VAR could not intervene,” he explains. Read more »


Rits: “This is a very nice win”

Rits:  “This is a very nice win”

Anderlecht secured an important victory against Gent, with Mats Rits scoring the first goal. “This victory strengthened the team's confidence for the upcoming match against Porto in the Europa League,” it sounded. Rits was pleased with the performance and emphasized the “need for an aggressive style of play to create chances. The team managed to extend the lead to 3-0 before halftime, thanks in part to a red card.
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Dolberg: “Scoring gives me confidence”

Dolberg: “Scoring gives me confidence”

Kasper Dolberg again kicked two against the ropes against Gent. With ten goals, he is now top shooter in our league. “That's nice, but I don't really think that's important,” he said after the match. “Becoming top shooter is not the most important thing, but of course I want to keep scoring.” Read more »



 22-11-2024 

Hubert: 'I'm mainly looking for confirmation'

Hubert: 'I'm mainly looking for confirmation'

After the international break, Anderlecht will resume the competition against a direct competitor for the Champions playoffs, namely Gent, which descends to Lotto Park on Sunday. Coach David Hubert is especially looking for confirmation after the good performance before the break. The schedule remains busy until the end of the year. Hubert stresses the importance of building on recent good performances. Read more »


 21-11-2024 

Lemaire: 'Lukaku was the ideal pupil'

Lemaire: 'Lukaku was the ideal pupil'

Hubert Lemaire will be present at the RSCA fanshop yesterday afternoon to sign his book “Dans les coulisses du Sporting Anderlecht.” In this book, Lemaire gives a look behind the scenes of the club, with stories about players such as Kompany and Lukaku. Lemaire particularly recalls his first meeting with Romelu Lukaku, who was still a young teenager at the time. Despite certain doubts about Lukaku, Lemaire always believed in his potential and in his willpower to succeed.

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 19-11-2024 

Sardella: 'An honor to wear this shirt'

Sardella: 'An honor to wear this shirt'

Killian Sardella made his debut for the Red Devils last Sunday. He entered the field in the final minutes of the match against Israel. This choice means he can no longer play for Cameroon, which has always been close to his heart. Sardella does not look back on the defeat, but feels “an immense joy to finally make his debut for this team. He considers it a great honor to wear this shirt, even if it was only for 20 seconds.

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 08-11-2024 


 07-11-2024 

Hubert: 'Despite title celebration, Riga will be very focused'

Hubert: 'Despite title celebration, Riga will be very focused'

Anderlecht is currently in the lead in the Europa League along with Lazio and Tottenham. A win in Riga would bring purple and white closer to qualifying for the next round. Coach David Hubert takes the match against Riga very seriously, but remains realistic and humble. He stresses the importance of focusing on the next game and respects the opponent by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.

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 27-10-2024 

Dreyer: "Barely any vacation, that's mentally not evident"

Dreyer:

With two goals in his last three games, Anders Dreyer seems to have recovered his torinstinct. The first months of the season he was not at level. “After the European Championship, I barely had ten or twelve days of vacation. Physically that works, but mentally not. On top of that, I also became a father. That also took energy.”

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