News with tag "Interviews"


 06-02-2024 

Laporta: "Anderlecht wants to join Super League"

Laporta:

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 »


 31-01-2024 

Gattoni: "I really like this shirt"

Gattoni:

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 »



 23-01-2024 

Moutha: "Very proud to wear this shirt even longer"

Moutha:

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 »


 17-01-2024 

"Zeno has the ambition to be a leader"

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 »


Riemer: "Think Hazard will play for one hour"

Riemer:

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 »


"Leoni and Debast already played ten times together at center back"

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 »


Riemer: "We also listen to what Dupé wants"

Riemer:

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 »



 16-01-2024 

Hazard probably in the starting lineup

Hazard probably in the starting lineup

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 »



Union: 'Snowploughs are ready'

Union: 'Snowploughs are ready'

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 »


Croky Cup in snow, Pro League decides tomorrow

Croky Cup in snow, Pro League decides tomorrow

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 »


 15-01-2024 

Hazard: "We've got a lot of talent in the squad"

Hazard:

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 »


Riemer: "Angulo can really become a star"

Riemer:

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 »


Riemer: "Enjoyed Bouchouari this internship"

Riemer:

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 »


"Injury main reason Raman was not included"

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 »



"Not paying 5 million for a defender"

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 »



 01-01-2024 

Augustinsson: "I'm really happy here"

Augustinsson:

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 »


 27-12-2023 


Riemer: "We want to get one or two central defenders"

Riemer:

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 »



 25-12-2023 

Leoni: "Supporters helped us tremendously"

Leoni:

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 »


 23-12-2023 

Coucke: "Happy to be back"

Coucke:

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 »


Vertonghen: "Sardella actually has everything"

Vertonghen:

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 »


 20-12-2023 

Schmeichel: "I would say the same as Hoefkens"

Schmeichel:

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 »


 19-12-2023 

"Statements Hoefkens were too personal"

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 »


Rits: "Correct result"

Rits:

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 »