After weeks of lingering with all sorts of minor ailments, Francis Amuzu is ready to compete again. Coach Brian Riemer told that on his press conference Friday afternoon. "Francis has been training with us all week. He is completely ready for Sunday's game," the coach said. Read more »
Anderlecht will visit season revelation Cercle Brugge today. It will be a very special game for one Bruges player: Kazeem Olaigbe will play against the club where he spent seven years of his youth. "I played together with Zeno Debast and Mario Stroeykens," he said.
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It was a very satisfied Brian Riemer who appeared before the microphone of Eleven DAZN after the game against OH Leuven. "This is a clear answer after what happened last week against Standard," the coach said. "Not only because we won, but also because we did it in a very nice way." Read more »
With three assists in five games, Thorgan Hazard has started his adventure at Anderlecht well. He sets the offensive lines, but physically can't keep it up for a whole match yet. "That's because of his style of play: Thorgan always gives 100 percent," Riemer said. Of holding back, however, the coach does not want to know. Read more »
Now that Thomas Delaney has recovered from his collarbone fracture and Majeed Ashimeru is also fit again, Yari Verschaeren is the only player currently not deployable. But a return to action is near for the midfielder as well. "Yari is currently training with the group," revealed coach Brian Riemer. Read more »
Thomas Delaney's collarbone fracture has fully recovered. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference yesterday afternoon. "Physically, he is completely ready for the next game," Riemer said. Whether Delaney will play tomorrow is not yet certain. Riemer wants to be sure that he also feels mentally ready and will not hold back. Read more »
Zeno Debast got the microphone of Sporza under his nose after the game against Standard. "This is not how we should come out of the locker room," he reflected on the second half. "We thought maybe it was already won and that's not allowed." Read more »
For one half, Kasper Dolberg's sixth league goal seemed to put Anderlecht on the road to a stunning victory. Until after halftime the pudding completely collapsed. "I didn't know we could be so bad," the Dane spoke disillusioned after the game, referring to what happened after the break. Read more »
Theo Leoni also appeared before DAZN Eleven's microphone after the game against Standard. "This is a huge disappointment for all of us," the young midfielder told us. "We have to be mentally strong now and take the three points next week." Read more »
After the defeat against Standard, Mario Stroeykens was allowed to come and explain in front of DAZN Eleven's microphone. "We just gave the game away," he sighed. "During the second half we played very poorly." Read more »
Kasper Dolberg has had two very intense weeks. Becoming a father, scoring against KV Mechelen and being called up for the national team again. According to coach Brian Riemer, the striker is ready to bang against Standard on Sunday. Read more »
At his press conference ahead of the match against Standard, Brian Riemer was also asked about how Ludwig Augustinsson is doing. The left back was playing with Sweden against Belgium on Tuesday when two Swedish fans were murdered in the run-up to that game. Read more »
Antoine Colassin believes his experience in the Netherlands was a great learning experience for him. He loved Heerenveen, which he describes as a very open club, and he enjoyed every match. Read more »
Kristian Arnstad's focus is currently entirely on RSC Anderlecht. Indeed, he is determined to regain his starting place in the near future. Arnstad is aware of the competition though it can only contribute to his further development. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen played a prominent role Monday night in the decision to halt the Belgium-Sweden international following the terrorist murder of Swedish fans in Brussels. Along with captain Romelu Lukaku, he immediately agreed when Sweden asked them the question. Read more »
At both Anderlecht and the Red Devils, Jan Vertonghen, at 36, is still invaluable. His contract with purple and white still runs until the end of this season. What then? At a press conference at the Red Devils, Vertonghen said he is not thinking about that at this point. Read more »
Marcenio came to RSCA Futsal during the summer term. The Brazilian (35) was hampered by injuries but is now fully fit. Read more »
After his world goal against KV Mechelen, Francis Amuzu was allowed to open Extra Time last night. He was asked a series of questions to which he had to answer briefly. Read here what he was asked and what his answers were. Read more »
With his first assist in the Anderlecht shirt, Thorgan Hazard put Anderlecht on the road to the three-pointer against KV Mechelen. The ultimate summer transfer is playing better and better and that does not escape coach Brian Riemer. After the match, he sprinkled compliments. "Thorgan is so clever," he said. Read more »
Anderlecht presented the social project 'Tous Mauves'. Together with Telenet, the club aims to offer some 5,000 socially vulnerable young people, mainly between the ages of 8 and 18, from inside and outside Brussels, opportunities to discover and develop their talents every year. "In this way, we want to accelerate and strengthen social inclusion," it sounds. Read more »
After the victory against KV Mechelen, Anderlecht has nestled themselves firmly in the front ranks of the standings. After the match, coach Brian Riemer was asked if Anderlecht is now a title contender. "Our vision is still the same as at the beginning of the season," was his answer. Read more »
With an early goal, Mario Stroeykens showed Anderlecht the way against KV Mechelen. His sixth goal for the A-team and his fourth against Malinwa. "Mechelen indeed suits me," he told afterwards. "However, I wasn't thinking about it beforehand, but Jan Vertonghen reminded me during the match." Read more »
Kasper Schmeichel can now truly call himself the No. 1 in goal at RSC Anderlecht, although the coach emphasizes that he will have to prove himself anew every week. "There is and will be healthy competition," Brian Riemer said. Read more »
At his press conference, Brian Riemer said he is very happy that Mario Stroeykens has extended his contract with Anderlecht. "Mario is the future of this club," the coach said. "The important thing now is to find the perfect role for him in the team." Read more »
It must be galling for Benito Raman. Are there numerous (offensive) players out with injury, he just gets sick. Otherwise, he had a good chance of being on the selection this afternoon. Because there is no question of an athletic banishment after his missed transfer in late August, says coach Brian Riemer. Read more »
Kasper Schmeichel will also be in goal against Eupen this afternoon. Brian Riemer revealed that at his press chat yesterday. "Against Club Brugge I couldn't see him work enough," the coach said. Riemer also mentioned that Schmeichel has enormous value for the young players in the team. Read more »
With Tristan Degreef, Brian Riemer is taking a youngster from the Futures core with him today for the match against Eupen. The coach is very enthusiastic about the young midfielder. "Tristan has fully earned this selection. Whether he will also debut? That's possible." Read more »
Kasper Dolberg and Francis Amuzu will not be ready to play for tomorrow's match against Eupen. Coach Brian Riemer told that at his press conference this afternoon. Moussa N'Diaye and Benito Raman are also not ready to play. It was already known that Thomas Delaney (collarbone fracture) will be out for some time. Read more »
