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 »
Killian Sardella has undoubtedly been one of Anderlecht's revelations in recent weeks. For Jan Vertonghen, that is not surprising. "When I arrived at Anderlecht, I didn't know him. I saw him at training and wondered why he wasn't playing," he told the podcast MidMid. Read more »
Not only coach Brian Riemer got a question about Carl Hoefkens' words, but also Kasper Schmeichel himself. The goalkeeper responded coolly and does not seem to have let it get to his heart. "As the opponent's coach, you have to say that to give your players confidence," he said. Read more »
At his press conference after the match against Antwerp, Brian Riemer also returned to Carl Hoefkens' statements about Kasper Schmeichel. Riemer found this criticism too personal and especially lamented that Standard also posted it on social media. Read more »
Midfielder Mats Rits balks that Anderlecht could not take the game to themselves, but thinks a draw is logical. "The first half was evenly matched. After halftime Antwerp pressed more," Rits told reporters afterwards. Read more »
With his second goal of the season, Theo Leoni seemed to get the three points for a long time, but the equalizer fell in the closing stages. "It's frustrating to swallow a goal in the last minutes," the midfielder said. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will visit Antwerp on Sunday. Thorgan Hazard hopes to be at least fit by then. He was sidelined with an injury the past few games against Standard. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer spoke stern words in the media after the game against Standard. "I am very disappointed with my team. I understand that we can't play at the best level every game, but today it was way too low." Read more »
With two goals, Anders Dreyer was once again of gold value for Anderlecht. Still, he was not satisfied after the game against Standard. "It wasn't our best performance today," said the Dane. Read more »
For Mats Rits, Anderlecht did not show all its ability against Standard. "I don't look at other teams, only at my own. Today it was not enough," said the controlling midfielder. Read more »
For Ludwig Augustinsson, Anderlecht should have brought more pace to the game against Standard. Unfortunately, they failed to do so. That made the Anderlecht players angry with themselves. The level was not good enough, the left back said. Read more »
According to Thomas Delaney, Anderlecht struggled with Standard in the first half. He felt fatigue in the team and the state of the pitch did not help, the Dane said. Read more »
After the game against Standard, Killian Sardella said that Anderlecht started the game well, but at the end of the first half the intensity decreased. He felt that Standard's second goal fell against the run of play, but that Anderlecht kept believing in it. With results. Read more »
Not only is the team running very well this season, but several youngsters have made great strides in recent months. Coach Brian Riemer points out the importance of some experienced pawns in the development of guys like Leoni, Stroeykens and Sardella. Read more »
With ten goals, Kasper Dolberg is currently second in the top marksman standings. But the striker wants more, individually and as a team. "My goal is to become top scorer," he told Het Nieuwsblad. "And I want to win trophies here." Read more »
Eight months after that unfortunate moment at Oud-Herverlee Leuven, Yari Verschaeren was back on the field on Friday. Earlier than expected because initially he was out until 2024. Friday, he got a half-hour fill-in and it felt "super good," according to de Ket. Read more »
Anderlecht plays tonight against Westerlo, the club against which Alexis Flips made his debut in August and showed great things. The Frenchman could not continue that line, but coach Brian Riemer is giving him time. "We knew it might take some time for him to get there," Riemer said. Read more »
Will we get Yari Verschaeren's big comeback tomorrow against Westerlo? It could well be. The midfielder is fully fit and Brian Riemer is running high with him. "If he can play a season fully fit and at his peak, he is a candidate for the Golden Shoe," Riemer said. Read more »
Icelandic goalkeeper Valdimarsson is mentioned at Anderlecht. Is RSCA looking for a new goalkeeper? "If so, someone else will have to go first," replied Brian Riemer at the press conference. Read more »
Before the start of the match between Anderlecht and RWDM, several Anderlecht supporters sitting in a special section for wheelchair users had Bengal fire thrown at them. In the meantime, Anderlecht announced that it would speed up the work on a shelter. Read more »
In his Monday analysis of the soccer weekend, Frank De Bleeckere of the Referee Department confirmed that Anderlecht was awarded a fully justified penalty kick. "Gueye comes with a stretched leg and fully hits Delaney's ankle," he echoed. "Just because you hit the ball for a moment or deviate doesn't mean there's no mistake." Read more »
Anderlecht took maximum advantage of the tie between number one Union and number three Ghent. Zeno Debast also observed that. "I am happy with this victory. We have to keep looking at match by match. There's a tough program coming up now, we're going to prepare for that." Read more »
As match winner, Luis Vazquez was allowed to speak to the press after the game against RWDM. Timid as he is, not much came out of it. He did laugh for a moment when the Hazard brothers passed behind him. "Golazo, golazo," Eden shouted. And Thorgan didn't let up either. Read more »
What a relief! Not only players and supporters, even coach Brian Riemer heaved a sigh of relief after Luis Vazquez's late goal. "4.23 expected goals, more than 600 passes, 74 percent ball possession and lots of chances: the victory is deserved," the coach said. "Only the finishing was not on point."
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Just over half an hour lasted the Brussels derby for Kasper Dolberg. After a tap on the ankle by Jonathan Heris, the striker had to go to the side. In a reaction after the match, coach Brian Riemer gave the impression that it was not too bad. Read more »
Thomas Kaminski last summer swapped Blackburn for Luton Town, newcomers to the Premier League. He was also briefly mentioned at his ex-club Anderlecht. A transfer he certainly had ears for, he tells Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »
