News with tag "Interviews"


 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 »


Leoni: "Happy, but also disappointed"

Leoni:

With his second goal of the season, Theo Leoni seemed to get the three points for a long time, but the equalizer fell in the closing stages. "It's frustrating to swallow a goal in the last minutes," the midfielder said. Read more »



 13-12-2023 

Riemer: "Very disappointed in my team"

Riemer:

Anderlecht coach Brian Riemer spoke stern words in the media after the game against Standard. "I am very disappointed with my team. I understand that we can't play at the best level every game, but today it was way too low." Read more »



Rits: "It wasn't enough"

Rits:

For Mats Rits, Anderlecht did not show all its ability against Standard. "I don't look at other teams, only at my own. Today it was not enough," said the controlling midfielder. Read more »


Augustinsson: "We played Standard's game"

Augustinsson:

For Ludwig Augustinsson, Anderlecht should have brought more pace to the game against Standard. Unfortunately, they failed to do so. That made the Anderlecht players angry with themselves. The level was not good enough, the left back said. Read more »


Delaney: "We should have won"

Delaney:

According to Thomas Delaney, Anderlecht struggled with Standard in the first half. He felt fatigue in the team and the state of the pitch did not help, the Dane said. Read more »


Sardella: "Intensity declined"

Sardella:

After the game against Standard, Killian Sardella said that Anderlecht started the game well, but at the end of the first half the intensity decreased. He felt that Standard's second goal fell against the run of play, but that Anderlecht kept believing in it. With results. Read more »


 08-12-2023 



 03-12-2023 

Verschaeren: "It felt super good"

Verschaeren:

Eight months after that unfortunate moment at Oud-Herverlee Leuven, Yari Verschaeren was back on the field on Friday. Earlier than expected because initially he was out until 2024. Friday, he got a half-hour fill-in and it felt "super good," according to de Ket. Read more »


 01-12-2023 

Riemer: "We are patient with Flips"

Riemer:

Anderlecht plays tonight against Westerlo, the club against which Alexis Flips made his debut in August and showed great things. The Frenchman could not continue that line, but coach Brian Riemer is giving him time. "We knew it might take some time for him to get there," Riemer said. Read more »





 29-11-2023 

RWDM fans throw Bengal fire at wheelchair supporters

RWDM fans throw Bengal fire at wheelchair supporters

Before the start of the match between Anderlecht and RWDM, several Anderlecht supporters sitting in a special section for wheelchair users had Bengal fire thrown at them. In the meantime, Anderlecht announced that it would speed up the work on a shelter. Read more »


De Bleeckere: "Penalty kick was correct"

De Bleeckere:

In his Monday analysis of the soccer weekend, Frank De Bleeckere of the Referee Department confirmed that Anderlecht was awarded a fully justified penalty kick. "Gueye comes with a stretched leg and fully hits Delaney's ankle," he echoed. "Just because you hit the ball for a moment or deviate doesn't mean there's no mistake." Read more »


Debast: "Huge praise for Jan"

Debast:

Anderlecht took maximum advantage of the tie between number one Union and number three Ghent. Zeno Debast also observed that. "I am happy with this victory. We have to keep looking at match by match. There's a tough program coming up now, we're going to prepare for that." Read more »


Vazquez: "Big moment in my career"

Vazquez:

As match winner, Luis Vazquez was allowed to speak to the press after the game against RWDM. Timid as he is, not much came out of it. He did laugh for a moment when the Hazard brothers passed behind him. "Golazo, golazo," Eden shouted. And Thorgan didn't let up either. Read more »


"For the atmosphere, this was the best way to win"

What a relief! Not only players and supporters, even coach Brian Riemer heaved a sigh of relief after Luis Vazquez's late goal. "4.23 expected goals, more than 600 passes, 74 percent ball possession and lots of chances: the victory is deserved," the coach said. "Only the finishing was not on point."
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"Hopefully we can convince Jan to continue"

 Jan Vertonghen does not want to tie the knot until after the winter, but if it depends on Brian Riemer, the Anderlecht captain will continue playing soccer after this season. "Together with Jesper Fredberg, I will do everything to convince him to continue for one or two more years," the coach told his press chat. Read more »