After ten games without a goal (eight in league, two in the Cup), Kasper Dolberg found his way to goal again against Charleroi. "For me it was very important to score again," he told afterwards. "Attackers need goals to feel good." Read more »
With two assists, Thorgan Hazard put Anderlecht on the right track against Charleroi on Sunday. However, the striker realized that purple and white did not play their best game. "I don't know how we were able to get to 0-2. We scored from our only two dangerous actions." Read more »
Mats Rits was also asked about the disallowed goal after the game against Gent. "I watched the phase back. Should I be in the Genste camp, I wouldn't consider this an error either," the midfielder said. However, Rits sees a resemblance to the penalty that Anderlecht was whistled against on Thursday in Mechelen. Read more »
After the match between Anderlecht and Gent, Gent coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck framed the debate on Julien De Sart's disallowed goal. Kristian Arnstad and Ismael Kandouss, victim and perpetrator of the foul at the phase in question, both gave their accounts of the facts afterwards. Read more »
The idea of the Super League is still alive among several top European clubs. In an interview, Barcelona president Joan Laporta named several clubs that he believes are "ready to enter a Super League right away." One of the names he mentioned was that of Anderlecht. Read more »
With Federico Gattoni, Anderlecht has secured its defensive reinforcement. "We had been looking for a while for a defender who can strengthen us in the spring, Federico fits that profile well," CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told us. Gattoni himself is also looking forward to his Belgian adventure. Read more »
In a video on Instagram, Nail Moutha commented on his first professional contract with Anderlecht. "I am immensely proud to wear this shirt even longer," said the youth product, who signed today until 2026. "I have been wearing it for 12 years and I am very proud to continue with this club." Read more »
Due to the absence of Jan Vertonghen, it is now up to Zeno Debast to lead the Anderlecht defense. A role that suits him well, as was evident during the friendly game against Al Ahli last week. "This is good for his development," thinks coach Brian Riemer. Read more »
There is a good chance that Thorgan Hazard will be in Anderlecht's starting lineup tomorrow for the first time since Nov. 12. "Thorgan is fully fit, he only lacks match rhythm," Brian Riemer told us. According to Riemer, Hazard can't handle a whole match yet, but he doesn't mind. "He is one of our players who runs the most," he said. Read more »
Theo Leoni, Amando Lapage and Ludwig Augustisson: those are the three players Brian Riemer is thinking of to take post at center back tomorrow alongside Zeno Debast. Leoni seems to have the best papers, but isn't he a bit frail? "Theo is one of the players with the greatest soccer intelligence we have," Riemer said. Read more »
Maxime Dupé gets to play another game tomorrow against Union. The Frenchman is bored with his role as a substitute. Coach Brian Riemer told this afternoon that Anderlecht won't keep him at n price if he doesn't want to. "We always listen to our players, especially if the situation is different from what they hoped for," Riemer said. Read more »
Brian Riemer gave his press conference following the cup game at and against Union. The coach did not immediately confirm but did say it was a real option to play out Theo Léoni as a central defender. Read more »
Tomorrow, Union and RSC Anderlecht face each other again for the Croky Cup quarterfinals. At least Union coach Alexander Blessin is confident, both in his team's win and that the match will be played. Read more »
Really predicting where the snow will or will not fall out tomorrow is not feasible. In any case, at Union, they are prepared for anything to start tomorrow's game. The field heater is doing its job and the snow plows are ready. Read more »
For a few days now, we have been hit with the news that a snow bomb may pass over our country on Wednesday. Immediate thoughts turn to the three quarterfinals to be played tomorrow. The Pro League will decide tomorrow at 2 p.m. whether or not the games will take place. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard was able to take advantage of a beautiful location and good training conditions during the training camp in Tunisia. He's delighted with the work he's done and the atmosphere in the group. He's still having a great time on the pitch, and has no plans to retire for the time being. Read more »
Those who watched the practice match between Anderlecht and Al-Ahli on Friday saw a very strong Nilson Angulo. Brian Riemer now calls him one of the revelations of the winter training camp. "We now choose to let him grow on, rather than spend a lot of money on a new, fast winger." Read more »
Will 2024 be the year of Mo Bouchouari? The 23-year-old right-back was a surprise name from the Futures squad who was allowed to come along on an internship, but apparently he made a very good impression there. "When I saw him, I thought 'Where have you been all this time?'" coach Brian Riemer recounted. Read more »
Not because Anderlecht wants to sell him this winter anyway, but because he was injured. That, according to Brian Riemer, was why Benito Raman was not present at Anderlecht's winter training camp. "Should Benito stay this winter, I am also happy," Riemer says. Read more »
There is still no definite conclusion about RSC Anderlecht's match against Genk. The Referee Department ruled that the match should not be replayed, the Limburger immediately let it be known that they will appeal. Brian Riemer thinks so. Read more »
Jesper Fredberg is currently working hard to bring in an additional defender, but it is not a simple matter. He tells Het Nieuwsblad. "We want someone who is immediately deployable if needed, but also accepts that he will be on the bench when Debast and Vertonghen are fit." Read more »
With Ludwig Augustinsson, Anderlecht currently has a left back of international level. Purple White rents the Swede from Sevilla. Het Nieuwsblad asked him what will follow after this season and Augustinsson does not seem displeased with an extended stay in Brussels. Read more »
Anderlecht also wanted to bring seasonal revelation Mohamed Amoura to Brussels last summer. The Union striker tells Het Nieuwsblad. "Anderlecht wanted to pay two million euros for me, but Lugano wanted more," the Algerian said. Read more »
Apart from thecentral back position, we don't have to expect many acquisitions at Anderlecht in January. Outwards will move more. "We have too many players, especially for some positions," says coach Brian Riemer. Read more »
Anderlecht will enter the transfer market in January with the aim of getting one or two central defenders. Brian Riemer told that on his press call last Friday. In the ideal scenario come a young talent and a player with experience. The coach does realize that it will be a difficult task to convince targets. Read more »
Much more than about the referee and VAR, we should be talking about Theo Leoni after Anderlecht - Genk. With a fantastic bang and a genius pass, he gave Purple-White the three points (for now?). "It was special," he said afterwards. Read more »
Marc Coucke doesn't talk much about Anderlecht anymore, but this afternoon at the opening of SnowWorld in Antwerp, he was asked some questions about his club. "After a few years of seeing black snow, we are very happy to be competing again," he told them. Read more »
