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 »
Even with Verschaeren and Refaelov on the bench, there was no place in the starting lineup for Anouar Ait El Hadj against Paide. It has been suggested here and there that a loan move would not be a bad thing, but head of youth training Jean Kindermans does not think so. Read more »
It seems that a transfer of Francis Amuzu to Nice is off the table. Nice coach Lucien Favre is no longer counting on the arrival of the Anderlecht player. "It seemed to happen, but today I don't know anymore. There are players who want to come, but then they don't want it anymore," he told during his press conference today. Read more »
Four goals in five games. Not only at Anderlecht they are satisfied, Wolverhampton are also keen to see it happen. The Premier League club is closely following the exploits of their mercenary Fabio Silva. "Hopefully he can grow and become important for us next season.". Read more »
"Before the substitutions, we lacked everything today," Anderlecht coach Felice Mazzu began his analysis after the game against Paide. "We didn't have enough intensity, coordination, desire in the runs and we lost the ball too often. It's hard to explain why that was." Read more »
With a goal, assist and pre-assist, Fabio Silva was the big man at Anderlecht. His substitution and the one of Lior Refaelov turned the match around. "It's about passion for the game," the Portuguese told us afterwards. "We came onto the pitch too weak. Nevertheless, it is important for Anderlecht to advance in the Conference League." Read more »
Anyone who wants to score at Anderlecht has to play on the wings these days. After Francis Amuzu Sunday against Seraing, yesterday Amir Murillo scored two goals. "It was a pity that the third one didn't go in, but the goalkeeper saved well," the Panamanian said afterwards in front of the Sporza microphone. Read more »
Dramatic, that's how you can describe the first half of Anderlecht against Paide. Captain Hendrik Van Crombrugge did not mince words after the game. "Everything that could go wrong, went wrong. You can technically have a lesser day, but intensity should always be there." Read more »
Transfer authority Fabrizio Romano has tweeted his magic words about Sergio Gomez. "Sergio Gomez to Manchester City, here we go," he wrote yesterday evening. "A verbal agreement with Anderlecht has been reached." Read more »
Italian soccer journalist Alfredo Pedulla reports that Anderlecht are currently negotiating with Parma over a transfer of Giuseppe Pezzella. Pezzella is a left winger and thus a possible reinforcement if Sergio Gomez and Francis Amuzu leave. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren is of the same opinion as his coach, the game tomorrow should be started as if it remained 0-0 in Estonia. Verschaeren especially wants to avoid making the same mistake as against Seraing. Read more »
Journalist Florian Plettenberg of SKY Germany reports that Anderlecht have reached a personal agreement with Darko Churlinov. The left winger would sign a contract until midi 2027 at the Lotto Park. Read more »
After Nice, Nottingham Forrest have now also reported to Anderlecht for Francis Amuzu. The English promotion club would offer 8.5 million euros. The negotiations with Nice are currently 'on hold'. The Frenchmen think Anderlecht's asking price is too high. Read more »
The Stuttgarter Zeitung reports that Anderlecht and Burnley are showing interest in Darko Churlinov. This 22-year-old left winger currently plays for Stuttgart, which rented him out to Schalke 04 last season. Read more »
After missing the first few games, Marco Kana was in the starting lineup for the second time in four matches yesterday. "I still had some small problems physically," the midfielder said that after the game against Seraing. "Now I feel like I'm growing back to my best level." Read more »
Barely four minutes as a midfielder, Noah Sadiki needed to give his first assist of his professional career. "I still had to hurry, because Fabio Silva's pass was actually a bit too soft. I told him that has to be better next time," the 17-year-old Anderlecht product laughed after the match. Read more »
Sergio Gómez seems to be on his way to Manchester City. The question is whether he will fit into Pep Guardiola's plans already this season or be loaned out for another season.
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Sergio Gomez seems to be on his way to Manchester City. There were already rumours about a transfer earlier this week, but now a deal is close. Read more »
With a 0-2 victory in the pocket, Anderlecht returns home from Estonia. Mission accomplished. Coach Felice Mazzu saw that too. "We scored twice and didn't get a goal against. So we did our job." Read more »
Hendrik Van Crombrugge had do his best in the opening minutes or Anderlecht were facing an early deficit. "From the start we have to be awake and alert. That was clearly not the case today," he said after the match. Read more »
As one of the more experienced players in the team, it is up to Wesley Hoedt to shake things up sometimes. Speaking to Sporza this afternoon, he spoke about the debacle against Cercle. "Someone like Teuma: he eats the grass and runs for his life," he said.
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A day before the European match against Paide Linnameeskund Anderlecht coach Felice Mazzu spoke to the press. The coach knows that against Paide of must. "It's important that we survive this round. And hopefully the next one too." Read more »
That Sergio Gomez will not be there against Paide has nothing to do with a possible transfer to Manchester City, according to Felice Mazzu. "He is not yet fully fit," Mazzu explains the non-selection. Besides, the coach wants to bring Gomez cautiously. "Possibly he will first play a few matches with the U23 to gain rhythm." Read more »
RSC Anderlecht has meanwhile set foot in Estonia. During the flight, Lior Refaelov was speaking to the press. Sebastiono Esposito's Instagram account shows that during the flight there was also time for fun. Read more »
Obviously it was not a satisfied Felice Mazzu who spoke to the press after the game against Cercle. The Anderlecht coach thought the first half was dramatic, but he doesn't want to get too carried away. The season is still long. Read more »
Normally he is one of the strong men, but against Cercle, Hannes Delcroix experienced a difficult afternoon. "This hurts," the defender said after the defeat. "We could have avoided this if we had played better". Read more »
Benito Raman got his chance from the kick-off against Cercle, but like the rest of the team his performance was not great. "This does not cause panic, but it is obvious that this is not the best preparation with a view to the European game on Thursday," he said. Read more »
Felice Mazzu's selection includes many young players, but due to the high competition they will often have to content themselves with a role as substitute. The fact that the U23s are playing in 1B this season is a great opportunity. Read more »
It threatens to be another difficult season for Anouar Ait El Hadj. Last weekend, he had to take place in the stands, as the 19th player on the match sheet. "I am counting on Anouar. He is a very good player. But in midfield I have many possibilities," Felice Mazzu told at his press conference yesterday afternoon. Read more »
