In the Referee Department's weekly discussion, Frank De Bleeckere declared that it was indeed not a penalty kick error on Jan Vertonghen. "On the footage from behind the goal you can see that the RWDM defender tapped the ball," he said. Read more »
Anderlecht took an early lead against RWDM after a rehearsed number after a corner kick. That is no coincidence. With Yannick Euvrard, purple-white has had a coach since this season who works specifically on stationary phases. Read more »
Anderlecht recorded its sixth victory in a row against RWDM on Saturday. Purple and white seem ready for the playoffs and Brian Riemer is aiming high. "We have to win the last game," he refers to next weekend's game. "Those three points are very important. I want to narrow the gap with Union and get ahead of the rest." Read more »
Luis Vazquez became Europe's best substitute this weekend, scoring seven goals (six goals and one assist) when he filled in. Only one player in the Dutch league has scored more goals than him. Read more »
In this week's third episode of RSCA Podcast, Kasper Schmeichel speaks. Among other things, he talks about the experience the team has. And he's not just talking about the ancients, but also young guys like Debast, Leoni and Stroeykens. "They don't shy away from taking responsibility," he said. Read more »
Mario Stroeykens played another strong game. With his fourth goal of the season, he provided the 2-1 yesterday. Yet he too saw that purple-white underperformed before halftime. Read more »
Pär Zetterberg kicked off Charleroi - Anderlecht on Sunday, but we won't have to expect the Swede at Lotto Park anytime soon. "The club has already asked several times, but it's not the right time yet. The scar hasn't healed yet," he refers to his dismissal in 2020. Read more »
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 »
