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 »
Alexis Saelemaekers is currently in Belgium to rehabilitate from a knee injury. Het Laatste Nieuws sought him out and of course Anderlecht came up for discussion. "It hurts to see the club of my heart go through such a difficult period," the Milan player told the paper. Read more »
While Anderlecht are going through a difficult period, former coach Vincent Kompany is doing very well with Burnley. Last weekend, Kompany was asked how he views the situation at Anderlecht. "I have my opinion on that, as on most things, but it is irrelevant," he replied. Read more »
Happy with the three points. That's how Zeno Debast stood before Sporza's microphone after the game against Eupen. "It feels good to take another three points," he said. "We will take this confidence to the next match." Read more »
A satisfied Robin Veldman after the game against Eupen, who saw his team dominate again at Lotto Park. Veldman was also once again asked if he was going to remain head coach. He stressed again that his main aim is to help the club, in whatever position. Read more »
This afternoon, at age 22, it finally happened: Theo Leoni got to make his debut for Anderlecht's first team. "I feel an enormous pride, also for my family," he said after the match. "I had been waiting for this for a long time. I had to be very patient." Read more »
Wouter Vandehaute made some statements during his press conference last Monday that have gone wrong with supporters. For instance, he said that the confidence of politicians had to be regained. The supporters showed their disagreement with a banner yesterday. Read more »
Robin Veldman was honest and harsh in his analysis afterwards. A collective failure, he called it, especially on set pieces. Phases that were nonetheless discussed and where everyone knew where the danger lay and yet they allowed it to happen. Read more »
For a moment he seemed to become the match-winner with his goal, buthe wasn't. Jan Vertonghen was therefore bitterly disappointed after the match and did not hide his disappointment. "We wanted to make a fresh start and FCSB was the ideal opponent for that. But through childish mistakes we gave it away." Read more »
Robin Veldman already faces a serious assignment tomorrow, the Conference League match against FCSB. The time was short to prepare, Veldman's philosophy also leans closer to that of Vincent Kompany, he immediately admitted himself. But above all, he wants to return the joy of football to his players. Read more »
Lior Refaelov took a seat next to Robin Veldman for the press conference. He talked about the departure of Felice Mazzu, who saw his players briefly at Neerpede Monday. But also about his understanding of the supporters' discontent. Read more »
