Zeno Debast acknowledged after the game against Union that Anderlecht didn't play a very good match. Although, according to the defender, there was more in it. "If we managed to make it 2-2, that would have given us a boost for more," he said. Read more »
Felice Mazzu is also satisfied with Anderlech's European draw. "They are not the longest journeys by plane, so that is a good thing for recuperation and to counteract fatigue in an intensive period," the coach said. Read more »
In a first reaction Anderlecht CEO Peter Verbeke shows himself satisfied with the draw for the pools of the Conference League. "They are all beautiful opponents. We are looking forward to it and we can have healthy ambitions", he said. Read more »
Felice Mazzu has reached his first goal at Anderlecht: the group stage of the Conference League. "This is what the club had been waiting for a long time," he told us after the game. "The players felt the pressure. We were almost obliged to qualify. Mentally it was difficult". Read more »
Noah Sadiki converted his penalty kick yesterday. For the still only 17-year-old youngster, it seemed like business as usual. He was also his cool self afterwards in front of the Sporza microphone. "Now I'm just going to sleep. Tomorrow I'll look at that penalty again", he said yesterday. Read more »
With some crucial saves, Hendrik Van Crombrugge had a big part in the qualification for the group stage of the Conference League in his hundredth match. "I am very happy," he told Sporza afterwards. "It was a beautiful European evening. Everything was in it." Read more »
It seems that Anderlecht can forget about a return of Joshua Zirkzee. The usually very well informed transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano writes that Bologna have the best papers to attract the Dutchman. Read more »
The coach of Anderlecht, Felice Mazzu, remains calm with the current situation of Anouar Ait El Hadj. "We will do everything to help Anouar," he said in a press conference before the game against Young Boys. Read more »
Felice Mazzu is wary of the second leg against Young Boys, in which Anderlecht will defend a 1-0 lead. "It won't be as easy as it looks," said the RSCA coach in a press conference. Read more »
Hendrik Van Crombrugge will play his 100th match for RSC Anderlecht tonight. The goalkeeper is quite proud of that, but this milestone is insignificant compared to the importance of the match against Young Boys. Read more »
After struggling with an injury last season, Zeno Debast is currently doing well. Especially his footballing way of defending has received a lot of praise, just like his execution. And that is no coincidence. "Until two years ago I had never tackled," he tells today in Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »
In a post on Instagram this afternoon, Anouar Ait El Hadj apologized for his refusal to play with the U23 last weekend. The young Brussels player says he is aware that he made a mistake and does want to play with the RSCA Futures from now on. Read more »
The shoulder surgery that Adrien Trebel underwent yesterday went well. The French midfielder himself let us know this via Instagram. "Thank you for all your messages of support," he writes. "Everything went well. The rehabilitation can begin." Read more »
In an interview with Het Laatste Nieuws, Driss Ait El Hadj confirms that his son did not want to play with the U23 team in Lommel on Sunday. Father El Hadj talks about the difficult situation of his son. "He doesn't necessarily want to leave, but he wants to play," he said. Read more »
The Portuguese sports newspaper Record reports that Sporting Lisbon have inquired with Anderlecht about Yari Verschaeren. Anderlecht would have mentioned an asking price of 20 million euros. The Portuguese club is not willing to pay that amount. Read more »
Felice Mazzù has found a solid trio at center back with Hannes Delcroix, Wesley Hoedt and Zeno Debast. Yet Anderlecht would still be looking for defensive reinforcements. Read more »
Adrien Trebel fell out injured on Thursday against Young Boys Bern. After a vicious tackle he landed unfortunate and hurt his shoulder. He did play out the first half, but remained in the locker room at halftime. Read more »
Joshua Zirkzee is totally into a return to Anderlecht. That's what his compatriot Wesley Hoedt told us after the European match against Young Boys. "I spoke with him and he would like to return. He would be an asset not only for us, but for the whole Belgian league." Read more »
Felice Mazzu also saw how Anderlecht brought a difficult task to a successful end. "I am especially satisfied with the mentality of my team," the coach told us afterwards. "With a little more efficiency at the end, it was 0-2." Read more »
The French sports newspaper L'Equipe reports that Anderlecht want to rent Kenji-Van Boto from Auxerre. Boto is a 26-year-old left wing defender. Last season he played on loan with Pau in the Ligue 2. There he was a fixed value. Read more »
It seems that Anderlecht are not planning to leave Sergio Gomez's euros in the savings account for a long time. According to Italian journalist Rudy Galetti, purple-white has made a bid for Joshua Zirkzee. It would be around 10 million euros. Read more »
Brazilian media are reporting that defender Lucas Freitas is on his way to Anderlecht. Purple-White would rent the 21-year-old defender. The deal also includes a mandatory purchase option if he plays 70 percent of the games. Read more »
Bild's German journalist Christian Falk reports that Anderlecht have again reported to Bayern Munich for Joshua Zirkzee. Purple-White previously investigated whether it could acquire Zirkzee, but then he was too expensive. Read more »
With a video and a beautiful text, Sergio Gomez says goodbye to Anderlecht and its supporters today. "It is time to take an important step in my career, but I can always look back and say with pride that I am one of you." Read more »
With Sergio Gomez Anderlecht loses one of its most important players. CEO Peter Verbeke is aware of it, but also sees the transfer as nice publicity for Anderlecht. "Sometimes a player gets a 'once in a lifetime opportunity'. We don't want to deny him that." Read more »
According to Manchester United follower Jonas Hen Shrag, Anderlecht is one of the clubs looking to rent Amad Diallo from Manchester United. Diallo's broker is said to have already spoken with Anderlecht. He also did so with Blackpool, Sunderland, Besiktas and Sampdoria. Read more »
After the big 0-3 victory over STVV, goalkeeper and captain Hendrik Van Crombrugge spoke to the press with satisfaction. "Of course there are still many things that can be improved, but for now we can enjoy the game. From Monday the focus will be on Young Boys Bern," he said. Read more »
An 18-year-old who was not there against Deinze yesterday is Romeo Lavia. He left Anderlecht two years ago and made an impressive debut in the Premier League last week. But there is hope: Romeo still has a younger brother Joakim. "He has already promised us that he wants to make his debut at Anderlecht," he said. Read more »
Will this be the season of Julian Duranville? After his impressive debut at Club Brugge late last season, expectations are high. Even national coach Roberto Martinez admits to already following Duranville. Read more »
One day before the league start, the RSCA Futures have finally got their experienced player. David Hubert has to advise and assist the youngsters on the pitch. A good move, says head of youth training Jean Kindermans. "This is important for the coaching of these young players," he says. Read more »
Anderlecht-online had an interview last week with Jacek Kulig, a Polish talent scout who lives in Brussels and has over 200,000 followers on Twitter. The conversation was (you'll never guess!) about the purple and white youth players. Read more »
At a press conference today, Pep Guardiola confirmed the transfer of Sergio Gomez. The Manchester City manager also indicated that Gomez will not be loaned out. "He is here now and will stay with us," Guardiola said. Read more »
Anderlecht is counting on their own youth players more than ever this season to take care of the defense. What strikes: they all show an enormous amount of calmness on the ball. That is no coincidence, says Jean Kindermans. Read more »
