Brian Riemer is not panicking yet as his side falls just short of the top eight, a win could have changed that. The coach does see the winter transfers paying off, although they are not yet at level, so in principle there can only be improvement there. Read more »
Anders Dreyer scored the opening goal at the Guldensporenstadion, although Kortrijk went up and over there. It was thanks to the same that RSC Anderlecht were still able to salvage a point. Dreyer too realises: "This has to be better". Read more »
Pairi Daiza reopens its doors after a short winter break. On that subject, Marc Coucke faced the press, inevitably receiving questions about RSC Anderlecht. Coucke did not allow his cards to be looked at: "I will discuss everything with the supporters on Monday". Read more »
Islam Slimani had difficulties against the block placed very low by the Bulgarian of Ludogorets, he did not have many clear chances of goal but he assures that he gave the best of himself. Read more »
Tonight at 9:15 pm RSCA Futsal welcomes the red lantern Pibo Belizia at the Alfa Sun Indoor Arena, five days later Charleroi travels to Roosdaal for the second leg of the Belgian Cup semi-finals. Martin Baert, father of sports director Lieven Baert, cites three things that gave the club a tremendous boost. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren played a very strong game against Ludogorets. He had a foot in almost every attack and didn't shy away from hard work either. "This result hurts," he told us after the match. "We played a very good game and deserved at least a goal." Read more »
After two difficult years, Killian Sardella is coming back to the surface. In today's Het Nieuwsblad, his mother talks about the difficult period. "Killian joined the A core too early," she states. "The many bad things I read about him were a kind of torture."
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Zeno Debast, meanwhile, is an indispensable link in the purple and white defense, himself shocked by where he stands now. There is interest from Italy but Debast is mainly looking at RSC Anderlecht where he first and foremost wants to grab a title before thinking of leaving.
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Brian Riemer is heading into tonight's match without any pressure. The coach emphasizes that his team should above all enjoy tonight, calling it the "strawberry" after all the hard work put in during the group stage. Read more »
Thursday, Kristoffer Olsson resumes the league with Midtjylland after a long winter break. Sporting Lisbon await in the Europa League. Danish newspaper Fotbollskanalen spoke to Olsson about his future. "I am open to a return to Anderlecht," he said. Read more »
Like a proud and happy coach, Guillaume Gillet boarded the bus back to Anderlecht in Deinze on Saturday. His RSCA Futures secured a place in the Promotion Play-offs with a strong performance. "All the players knew their task," he said. Read more »
Benito Raman celebrated with the supporters in the visitors' section at Ostend last week. Afterwards, he received a lot of criticism about the pint he was drinking. Yesterday, he playfully put that incident in the spotlight after his opening goal against STVV. Read more »
With a nice header and a foot in the third goal, Islam Slimani decided the game against STVV yesterday. However, he was only allowed to step in after 75 minutes. "The most important thing for me is that I could help the team get three points and that we win matches," he said. Read more »
English newspaper The Sun reports that Bart Verbruggen is at the very top of Liverpool's wish list. The club is taking into account a departure next summer of Caoimhín Kelleher, the current second goalkeeper. The Reds see in Verbruggen the ideal replacement, it sounds. Read more »
With a 20-minute substitution, Islam Slimani made his debut for Anderlecht on Friday. He did not deliver a great performance yet, but the Algerian hopes to be decisive for his new club soon. "I am here to score goals," he echoed afterwards. Read more »
Anderlecht's second goal in Ostend should not have been awarded. VAR should have intervened for Islam Slimani's offside earlier in the phase. So reports the Professional Refereeing Department. Read more »
Islam Slimani is the striker Anderlecht got on Deadline Day. Coach Brian Riemer and CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg both said that they fully believe in the Algerian's added value. "He has qualities that we were still missing at that position," Riemer said. Read more »
Anderlecht failed to get a left-back during the mercato, however Englishman Harry Toffolo stood with more than a leg and a half at Lotto Park. "At 11, there was still an agreement, but due to, in my opinion, extreme unprofessionalism from Nottingham, Harry was called back," coach Brian Riemer says. Read more »
While it is already decided that Adrien Trebel's contract will not be renewed, there is still no certainty about Lior Refaelov's future. CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told Today that talks are ongoing with the player and his enthourage. Read more »
The decision has been made: Adrien Trebel will not get a new contract at Anderlecht. CEO Sports Jesper Fredberg told that today in talks with the press. "A new contract is not an option," it sounds. According to Fredberg, there are several reasons. "His salary is one, but he also does not fit into our sporting plans." Read more »
The English webste The Athletic and Dutch Voetbal International report that Anderlecht and Watford have reached an agreement on the transfer of Wesley Hoedt. The defender can sign a 2.5-year contract with the number three from the English second division. Read more »
Bart Verbruggen once again stood firm defending his goal against Antwerp. Especially in the second half, he kept his team upright three times. The goalkeeper looks back on the match with mixed feelings, he believes there was more in it. Read more »
After the game against Antwerp, Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer cited two major working points for his team. The first: he wants his players to kick at goal more often. The second: Anderlecht must learn to reward themselves. Read more »
In a post on Instagram, Julian Duranville says goodbye to Anderlecht. "I am proud and honored to have worn this purple and white jersey, and I will always be a Sporting-boy," it sounds. Read more »
Borussia Dortmund have also announced the transfer of Julian Duranville. The club speaks of a "long-term contract", without attaching a term to it. The Anderlecht youth product is described as 'one of the biggest talents of his birth year'. Read more »
Anderlecht might have managed to get rid of Wesley Hoedt permanently after all. The Watford Observer reports that the Dutch defender will make a permanent transfer to Watford and thus will not be loaned out. Read more »
A few days ago, it became known that Enock Agyei might move to Standard. The 18-year-old striker is end of contract in June. Brussels medium Bruzz's podcast Radio Radzinski now reveals that Agyei asked Anderlecht for a salary of €500,000 a year. Read more »
Zeno Debast has finished fifth in the election of 'Youngster of the Year' at the Golden Boot gala. That is one place lower than Joshua Zirkzee. A total of 11 Anderlecht players received points. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen is also present tonight at the Golden Boot gala. "It's the first time I'm here. I'm looking forward to it, for sure," he told reporters on arrival. Read more »
Chairman Wouter Vandenhaute, CEO sports Jesper Fredberg and coach Brian Riemer are attending tonight's Golden Boot gala on behalf of Anderlecht. The latter two also spoke briefly to the press upon their arrival. Among other things, Riemer spoke about Fabio Silva's departure. Read more »
