Anderlecht were satisfied with yesterday's win against Zulte Waregem but coach Besnik Hasi aims higher. "There is still a lot of work to do. The fans criticized us in the past, they were right and we still owe them a lot." Read more »
Alexander Büttner asked to be substituted after his goal, not because of an injury but due to cramps. "I haven't played for a while so I am not 100% physically ready to play. But I keep working hard on my condition." Read more »
Besnik Hasi asked for reinforcements in the winter break, and got all he wanted. "I have no more excuses", says the coach. "Both myself as the players want to show what we are made of." Read more »
Dodi Lukebakio has an issue with arriving on time, and the fact that he lost his place in the starting eleven because of that was a shock to his family. Mother Nara is very clear: "Of course I am angry at him." Read more »
The 26th matchday of the Jupiler Pro League is scheduled today and Anderlecht are challenging Zulte Waregem in the Vanden Stock Stadium. Fifteen points can still be gained before the start of the play-offs and the Mauves are still in the running for the PO1. Read more »
Steven Defour made some remarkable confessions in VivaCité. The midfielder announced he wants to end his career at KV Malines. Last week, Defour obtained a 2-2 draw with Anderlecht against KV Malines. Read more »
Gianfranco Zola, current coach at Al-Arabi, is worried about the lack of play minutes of Imoh Ezekiel at Anderlecht. "This is an annoying situation for a player with so many qualities. He is young and needs to play", says Zola. Read more »
Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli has a problem arriving in time lately and Besnik Hasi gave a clear warning. "Lukebakio needs to take up his responsibility. If he continues like this, he will be sanctioned." Read more »
With the four new incoming transfers Matias Suarez and Youri Tielemans will not have an easy time coming back in the team. Besnik Hasi still believes in these two talents, but hopes they got the message and work hard to come back. Read more »
Steven Defour is only 27 years old, but still he is one of the oldest players at Anderlecht. He also wants to become one of the leaders. "But the other players should accept that first, and the board should support me as well", Defour reacts. Read more »
Filip Djuricic plays football the way Anderlecht wants it: spectacular and attacking. "I feel great here. I give the fans what they want: attacking football. I want to launch my career again here." Read more »
Andy Kawaya joined Dutch side Willem II on loan trial after New Year, but he only played seventy minutes in five matches. The striker sure had expected for more, and it looks like he should not have high hopes for the future. Read more »
Bram Nuytinck does not get a lot of play time this season and he had surely expected to play more after having extended his contract. "This situation isn't good for anyone", the defender reacts. Read more »
These are hard times for Anderlecht, which means that manager Herman Van Holsbeeck is also having a tough period. The manager reacts on what has been happening lately. "Conflicts are lurking within the squad", he states. Read more »
Jorn Vancamp's second goal against Arsenal was one of great beauty. "This was a goal à la Barcelona", was captain Wout Faes' first reaction. However, Vancamp stayed modest about his two goals. Read more »
Nicolas Frutos succesfully accomplished his first important mission as coach of the U21. "This victory is great for the club and for the players", reacted Frutos after the match against Arsenal. Read more »
Samuel Bastien is playing a great season with Avellino and is very happy in Italy. "The fans are comparing me with Kevin De Bruyne", the youngster reacts. "However, I am keeping my feet on the ground." Read more »
Nicolas Frutos is performing his first big test as a coach of the Anderlecht U21 tonight. The Youth League is the most important tournament at this level, and also Frutos realizes the match against Arsenal is important. He is counting on the fans to support the team. Read more »
Stéphane Badji looks to be serious competition for Leander Dendoncker and Youri Tielemans. Anderlecht icon Paul Van Himst thinks Hasi will have difficulties to choose now. "Tielemans is not playing his best season ever", Van Himst states. Read more »
Nicolas Frutos is the coach of the U21 since the beginning of the year. The former Anderlecht coach puts in a lot of effort, but has not obtained the expected results so far. Frutos does not panic yet, as he expects his team to be at their best in February. Read more »
Steven Defour caught his eighth yellow card of the season against KV Malines. Still two cards to go and he will be suspended for two matches, which could harm Anderlecht as well. "It's not a good idea to calculate too much", reacts coach Hasi. Read more »
Samuel Bastien is leaving a great impression at Avellino and also his team mate Benjamin Mokulu testifies that the 19-year-old midfielder is playing a very solid season. Read more »
Stéphane Badji immediately showed what he is made of in his first match for Anderlecht. He is not the most elegant, but still a very useful player. "I am happy with my match and confident for the rest of the season as well", the strong midfielder said.
"The start of the match was difficult but don't have the feeling that this team is sick. Personally I am happy with the performance today. I like taking risks, that's my kind of football." Read more »
Besnik Hasi claimed Dennis Praet would react on the pitch on the negative statements of the chairman, and he was right. He also hopes players like Youri Tielemans and Matias Suarez will follow his example. Read more »
Frank Acheampong replaced Lukebakio yesterday, who was punished, and the Ghanaian player thanked Hasi with two goals. Acheampong thanked God for this opportunity and hopes he convinced the coach now that he deserves more than a place on the bench. Read more »
Alexander Büttner and Stéphane Badji made their first appearance for Anderlecht against KV Malines. Büttner showed he is good at free kicks and corner kicks. Badji will get even better, according to the coach. Filip Djuricic confirmed his great skills of the last match against STVV. Read more »
Anderlecht did not come further than a 2-2 draw against KV Malines but the entire team was satisfied after the match. "We showed a good attitude but it's a pity we were not efficient enough", Hasi reacted. Read more »
