One of the first tasks Jesper Fredberg has on his plate is the search for a new coach. And he knows well what he wants: "The new coach must fit into the philosophy and style of play the club stands for," Fredberg said. "How we play has to be a decision of the club, not the coach." Read more »
Jesper Fredberg spoke with the press yesterday afternoon. Among other things, he talked about his soccer vision and where he wants to go with Anderlecht. "For me, it's a success when everyone can see from the way we play 'that's Anderlecht'. Even if we don't have our shirts on," Fredberg explained. Read more »
During Jesper Fredberg's press presentation, chairman Wouter Vandenhaute also spoke about Robin Veldman's position. "We see in him a modern Jean Dockx," Vandenhaute said. "In the coming years he has to guarantee continuity between the first team, the Futures and the academy." Read more »
According to the Professional Refereeing Department, Racing Genk's Gerardo Arteaga was unfairly shown a red card in Sunday's match against Anderlecht. "The distance to goal is still far away and Genk player Mark McKenzie can still intervene in this action," it sounds. Yellow would have been correct. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen has reported at Tubize today for the start of World Cup preparations. However, he will not train yet. He has not yet recovered from his injury. "Jan is currently still doing all his exercises indoors. Training on the field is not possible yet," Anderlecht coach Robin Veldman told reporters after the game against Genk. Read more »
Is Robin Veldman's adventure as Anderlecht head coach over? He obviously got this question after the game against Racing Genk. According to Veldman, no specific talks about his personal future are planned yet. "But about what is best for Anderlecht. Then my position will probably also be discussed." Read more »
"Unacceptable." That's how the club calls the behaviour a part of the supporters yesterday during the game against Racing Genk. The Pro League, meanwhile, has announced that a consultation with all clubs will take place to deal strictly with flares and other misconduct. Read more »
Will Anderlecht continue with Robin Veldman as head coach? The Dutchman is not currently occupied with it, he said at his press conference yesterday. "The chairman and I are in daily contact, but mainly about match-related matters. The evaluation about me personally will happen during the World Cup break." Read more »
No more Lucas Stassin in the first team selection the last few games. A conscious choice, according to coach Robin Veldman. The Dutchman will let Stassin train with the first team, but he will play games with the RSCA Futures. "A striker at his age has to grow by playing games," Veldman said.
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Wesley Hoedt will no longer play for Anderlecht before the World Cup. Coach Robin Veldman confirmed that at his press call yesterday afternoon. "Wesley is still training separately and that will remain so for the time being. He will also not be in the selection for the next two games," Veldman said. Read more »
Anderlecht coach Robin Veldman had a conversation with Fabio Silva on Monday about the sulkiness he showed Sunday at Antwerp after his substitution. "That he was disappointed is ok, but this was not the right reaction," Veldman said. The coach went on to say that Silva still needs to get used to his new assignments. Read more »
Faster than expected, Adrien Trebel made his return Sunday after a shoulder injury. Coach Robin Veldman spoke very highly of the Frenchman yesterday afternoon at his press conference before the cup game against Lierse. "He has the leadership ability to steer the team and be my extension on the field," Veldman said. Read more »
It remains to be seen whether Jan Vertonghen will play tonight against Lierse or Sunday against Genk. "We are looking at his day by day. Whether his injury is improving, whether it's a risk. Day by day we are looking at where he stands. Whether he can play tonight or Sunday, we won't know until later today," Veldman told his press conference. Read more »
What was in the air yesterday is now official: Tim Matthys is swapping Anderlecht for KV Mechelen. At the Kakkers, Matthys will hold the position of sporting director. "Actually, I had no intention of leaving Anderlecht, but I couldn't refuse this opportunity," he says. Read more »
Anderlecht should have been awarded a penalty kick on Sunday against Antwerp for a foul on Francis Amuzu. So said the Professional Refereeing Department yesterday in Monday's analysis. Read more »
Speaking to regional Dutch broadcast Rijnmond Sport, Henk van Stee says he was one of the candidates to become technical director at Anderlecht. "But I agreed with my family that I will stay in the Netherlands," he says. Read more »
After several weeks of injury, Nilson Angulo made his reappearance with the RSCA Futures on Friday. "An injury to the adductors, sustained during training at Anderlecht," the Ecuadorian clarified in Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »
Hannes Delcroix would normally start at left back, but due to the injury of Jan Vertonghen he shifted to the center. "I was happy to do that," he laughed afterwards. "And I'm glad it worked out well." Read more »
For the second time in four days Anderlecht was able to keep the zero. That obviously pleased goalkeeper Hendrik Van Crombrugge. "Especially the way he did it," said the captain. "Everyone battled for the ball. The boys showed team spirit and I also took out a few." Read more »
For Lior Refaelov, the trip to the Bosuil was a return to a place where he experienced three great seasons. That he picked up a point with Anderlecht satisfied him. "If you look at the average age of our team, it is incredible with what self-confidence we start and how much character we show," said the experienced midfielder. Read more »
In the brief interview just before the game against Antwerp, Robin Veldman was asked why he had not selected Wesley Hoedt. "Wesley indicated that he was dissatisfied that he was not allowed to start against Silkeborg. He asked for a conversation with us," Veldman said. Read more »
After the dismissal of Felice Mazzu, Robin Veldman is bringing some fresh air in the team. In Het Nieuwsblad, Yari Verschaeren says he feels good under the new coach. And he is not alone. "To continue longer with Veldman? The group won't be against that," he says. Read more »
Lior Refaelov is confident that he will still be playing for Anderlecht next season. His manager put some pressure on Anderlecht on Thursday to act quickly, but Refaelov sees things working out. "It is my will and the will of the club that I stay," he told Het Nieuwsblad today. Read more »
Robin Veldman talked about a lot of things after the game against Silkeborg. Happiness prevailed, but he also saw things that could be even better. "I am very happy for Anderlecht, but also have to give Silkeborg compliments," he said. Read more »
A happy Jan Vertonghen spoke to Sporza after the game against Silkeborg, but he was also stern. After halftime, the ancien saw a lot go wrong. "It's incredible: we didn't hold a ball, put poor pressure and left the center open all the time," Vertonghen said. Read more »
With an important goal, Lior Refaelov put Anderlecht on the road to victory. Although he could have made it a much easier evening if he had also scored a second time. He realized that himself. "I'm disappointed that I headed wide of that empty goal," he said afterwards. Read more »
Hendrik Van Crombrugge faced some criticism after the game against Eupen, but that did not stop him from addressing the press yesterday. "Yes, that goal against Eupen was my mistake, but it is not because you make a mistake that you are suddenly a bad goalkeeper," he said. Read more »
