It is still not sure whether Steven Defour and Andy Najar will be playing against AA Ghent or not. "Chances for both players are about fifty-fifty", coach Besnik Hasi said. Also Fabrice N'Sakala is uncertain for Sunday's game against Ghent. Read more »
The second half of the season starts off this weekend. Anderlecht are still aiming for the championship title. Former defender Glen De Boeck believes Anderlecht can still become champion, but they have to be careful. Read more »
Anderlecht were not fortunate on the election of the Golden Shoe trophy. Also Paul Van Himst confirms 2015 was not good for Anderlecht. "It is not normal Deschacht was the best player of Anderlecht", says the Anderlecht icon. Read more »
As Leander Dendoncker is still out, Youri Tielemans will be in the starting eleven against Ghent next Sunday. Despite being elected Youngster of the Year, he wants to raise his level in 2016. Read more »
Anderlecht did one new signing this transfer window, the Brazilian Rafael Galhardo. However, he will not be playing against Ghent this weekend. "I am not ready yet. I still need a couple of weeks", the defender reacts. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht usually dominate the Golden Shoe election, but this time AA Ghent had a great evening and won almost every prize they could get. "Congratulations to AA Ghent, they did an excellent job", Van Holsbeeck reacted. Read more »
Youri Tielemans was elected "Youngster of the year" for the second time in a row at the Golden Shoe gala. He won with 17 points more than his team mate Leander Dendoncker. "He deserved it more than I did", Tielemans reacted. Read more »
Aleksander Mitrovic finished fourth in the Golden Shoe election 2015 and was the highest ranked Anderlecht player. Mitrovic was obviously delighted with this news. Read more »
AA Ghent, Standard and Racing Genk are very active on the transfer market these days. At Anderlecht, there is less activity. They only signed Rafael Galhardo and have already announced that will be the only transfer. Is that the right choice? RTBF asked that question to its journalists. Read more »
Tomorrow, the election of the Golden Shoe 2015 is taking place. Dennis Praet won the trophy one year ago, but 2015 was less fortunate for him. However, Sporza journalist Peter Vandenbempt thinks Praet's last year was not that bad at all. Read more »
Mahmoud Hassan is impressive on Anderlecht's training camp and coach Besnik Hasi is also charmed by the Egyptian. "He is very motivated. He would even play as a goalkeeper if I asked him to", Hasi says. Read more »
New signing Rafael Galhardo had his first training session with Anderlecht last Saturday. As he has not played since 9 December, he will probably need more time before making his debut in an official match. Read more »
Two players showed their skills at the training camp in La Manga. Trézéguet and youngster Dodi Lukebakio Ngandoli. However, Besnik Hasi does not want to put too much pressure on the shoulders of 18-year-old Lukebakio. Read more »
Herman Van Holsbeeck had a discussion with Besnik Hasi this weekend. The manager tried to convince his coach the current squad is sufficient to win the championship title and passed the message he should not hope for more transfers. "However, I have a feeling that some players lack competition", Hasi reacts. Read more »
Leander Dendoncker became a key player in the team of coach Besnik Hasi, and the youngster keeps working hard to improve his skills and grow in his role of supporting midfielder. Read more »
Olivier Deschacht and Silvio Proto asked for urgent reinforcements of the team, but manager Herman Van Holsbeeck refuses to take that advice. He saw some great performances in the first season half and cannot understand why the team cannot play more consistently. Read more »
Media are reporting that Anderlecht are interested in Benoît Poulain, which Herman Van Holsbeeck denies. "Michaël Heylen was our best player against Club Bruges and we still have Bram Nuytinck on that position as well." Read more »
Rafael Galhardo was delighted after his transfer to RSC Anderlecht. "My family convinced me to make the move. Anderlecht are the biggest team in Belgium, so this is a once in a lifetime opportunity", he reacted. Read more »
Andy Kawaya joined Willem II today, that will take him over on loan trial for the rest of the season. "I am happy to be hear. Now, I can get to know my new team mates", he reacted. Read more »
Aleksandar Mitrovic is not as impressive at Newcastle as he was at Anderlecht last season, but with the election of the Golden Shoe in Belgium nearby he is hoping for a good result. Read more »
Andy Kawaya is flying to Belek today to join Willem II. Carlos Aalbers, technical director at the Dutch team, is delighted about the transfer. Read more »
Rafael Galhardo will probably be signing a contract at Anderlecht soon, but what can we expect from him? "He is not a frivolous Brazilian. He has a good attitude and a winner." Read more »
Silvio Proto's contract at Anderlecht terminates in July 2017 and contract negotiations have not started yet. Winning the championship title is now his priority, after that he will think about his future. Extend his contract, make a move of end his career, anything is possible. Read more »
Brazilian website Globo reports that Rafael Galhardo is on his way to Europe to undergo medical tests at Anderlecht. If those turn out positive, he will be offered a contract at the Mauves. Globo claims Anderlecht are paying one million Euroes for the right defender. Read more »
Anderlecht are only three days in La Manga, but Mahmoud Hassan is already the revelation of the week. The Egyptian has recovered from his shoulder injury and shows his impressive skills in Spain. Read more »
Michaël Heylen played his first match of the season against Club Bruges at the end of December, due to the suspension of Kara. He made a good performance, but is disappointed he only gets few chances to show his skills. The defender is considering a leave. Read more »
The first game after the winter break is against AA Ghent on 17 January, and it is not sure yet whether that will be with or without the injured Steven Defour. If Defour is still out, Youri Tielemans will take over his position. Leander Dendoncker things Defour is an important player, but is also confident that Tielemans can replace him. Read more »
Steven Defour's ankle injury looked bad, but in the end he is only out for about ten days. "I am relieved, it could have been a lot worse", Defour reacted. Read more »
Brazilian side Santos consider a move of their defender Galhardo "very likely". "Chances are big that he is leaving the team", director Modesto Roma says. As Galhardo is currently on holidays, a possible transfer might still take a few days. Read more »
Besnik Hasi saw Guillaume Gillet leaving for Nantes, but did not see any new players coming in. "The most important is that we are able to keep our key players", Hasi said. Read more »
Olivier Deschacht is preparing the second half of the season with Anderlecht, despite the interest of LA Galaxy. "I'm staying at Anderlecht", the defender states."This is the team of my heart." Read more »
