Besnik Hasi didn't deny his team's underperformance against OHL. However, he pointed to the significant fatigue within the squad, which he believes affected the intensity of the game. During the match, OHL had a clear advantage on second balls. "The midfield didn't live up to expectations in the first half either," he said. Hasi considered Nathan De Cat the best player in midfield. Read more »
After a controversial tackle on Bryan Heynen, Tristan Degreef was forced to watch from the sidelines for several weeks. Tonight, the young Anderlecht winger makes his comeback, against, of all places, his first club, OH Leuven. Behind the player with a short fuse on the pitch lies a story of talent, drive, and family sacrifices. Read more »
After three nail-biting matches on the bench, Yari Verschaeren was called up for another substitute on Tuesday against Gent. At his press conference this afternoon, Besnik Hasi discussed his number ten's situation. "Due to Nathan De Cat's improved form, we opted for him at some point," Hasi said. Read more »
In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, Theo Leoni reflects on his departure from Anderlecht, almost a month ago. "It saddened me to have to leave, but I had to do it," he says. "It was better for everyone." However, Leoni confirms that he could have extended his contract until 2029. Read more »
Before the match between OH Leuven and RSC Anderlecht, OHL coach David Hubert spoke candidly about his time with the Purple & White. Hubert, who was dismissed in March 2024, emphasized that he remains grateful for the opportunities he was given at the club, even though his departure was painful. Read more »
After RSC Anderlecht's draw against Antwerp, coach Besnik Hasi was disappointed. Although the Brussels team had a few chances through Luis Vázquez and César Huerta, he regretted that his team failed to capitalize on them. Read more »
After the match against Antwerp, Marco Kana was disappointed that Anderlecht couldn't keep the three points at home. “We had a lot of possession, but created too few chances,” analyzed the central defender. According to him, the pressure remains high: “At home, victory must always be the goal.” Read more »
He is only 17 years old, with his socks casually pulled down, a determined look in his eyes, and ambitions that extend beyond the lines of the soccer field. Nathan De Cat, better known as “Catje,” is RSC Anderlecht's latest gem. In just a few months, he made the leap from the playground in his backyard to the fields of the Pro League, and managed to make his mark in a dressing room full of established names. Read more »
Defender Simic left Anderlecht last minute to join Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The Purple & White received a hefty check, and Simic is also extremely satisfied with the deal: “I was happy in Brussels, but transfers are part of football.” Read more »
After the 3-1 victory over Chelsea, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany spoke about the situation at RSC Anderlecht. During an interview with VTM, he emphasized the importance of hard work and staying calm for the Brussels club. Kompany, who has been expressing his support for Anderlecht for years, remains positive despite the current challenges: “I'm just a supporter, even in difficult times.” Read more »
Marc Coucke is working hard to bring stability to RSC Anderlecht. He has scheduled numerous meetings and expects to present a new organizational structure for the club in five weeks. Coucke is surprised by the support he is receiving from various stakeholders who are willing to help the team. "I have cleared my schedule for this great club," he responded. Read more »
Killian Sardella felt his team deserved more than the point they got. He praised the tactical adjustments made by coach Besnik Hasi, who decided to switch to a five-back lineup after a red card. Sardella emphasized that the team remained solid and capitalized on counterattacks. "I saw positive aspects that can give us confidence," he said. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard indicated after the match against Genk that, given the circumstances, the point earned can be considered a positive. He emphasized that the team defended well, although fatigue was noticeable towards the end of the match. "After the red card, it became a real challenge for us. We're used to playing in possession and then suddenly had to switch to counterattacking. However, we showed resilience and were able to capitalize on our chances," he said. Read more »
Captain Colin Coosemans was disappointed after the match and also briefly addressed Degreef's red card. Besnik Hasi said afterward that he doesn't intend to reduce the intensity of the game, but that this intensity shouldn't automatically lead to yellow or red cards. Read more »
Thorgan Hazard commented after the match on the 2-0 defeat against Union: "It's a shame about the penalty in the third minute. That's down to inexperience and our learning process. An equal score at halftime would have been more logical," he said. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about the team's performance and emphasizes that the game wasn't as disastrous as the scoreline suggests. Finally, he also understands the supporters' frustration: "Everyone is disappointed, but it's important to keep going," he acknowledges. Read more »
Enric Llansana expressed his disappointment after the defeat against Union, despite a strong performance from his team. "I had hoped for a halftime lead with all those chances, but that wasn't the case," he said. Llansana, a new signing this summer, understands the discontent among supporters: "The results are not meeting expectations. The negative atmosphere within and around the club is understandable after two consecutive disappointments. We need to win our next match now," he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi has mixed feelings after the match against AEK Athens. While he is pleased with the creativity and numerous chances his players created, he is disappointed with the lack of goals. "Our lack of efficiency was immediately punished: the Greeks equalized. In this phase, we simply gave AEK too much space, allowing them to score easily," he said. Read more »
Keisuke Goto made a splash at STVV. Last weekend, he secured a last-ditch victory for the Sint-Truiden team. Afterwards, he sounded very ambitious for this season. "I want to score more than twenty goals this season, across all competitions," said the Anderlecht loanee. "I'm going to work really hard for it." Read more »
Thorgan Hazard has impressed with four goals in as many league games. The 32-year-old former Red Devil is currently playing in a more central role: "This suits me better and I feel more comfortable in this position," he said. However, the succession of matches is becoming a challenge for Hazard: "That was indeed one of the reasons for my absence from the Conference League squad last Thursday," he confirmed. Read more »
In his analysis of the match against Dender, Besnik Hasi acknowledges that his team struggled with the opponent's defensive formation. He points out that it was a challenge for Adriano Bertaccini to play against only two central defenders. Hasi emphasizes that deploying two attackers was not feasible: "It comes at the expense of balance in midfield," he said. The coach also expressed satisfaction with the contribution of Cesar Huerta. Read more »
Adriano Bertaccini already feels loved by RSCA fans, who already want him to be an undisputed starter, but the striker believes that everything will come in its own time. He says it was unthinkable for him to turn down the offer made by RSCA. Read more »
Anderlecht must secure its ticket to the Conference League playoffs in Chisinau. Despite its comfortable lead, Hasi expects an aggressive start to the match from the home team. Read more »
In an interview, Adriano Bertaccini said he works well with Kasper Dolberg. “I try to pass to him regularly, and we can both play in a 4-4-2 formation,” he said. Bertaccini plans to learn from Dolberg's experience: “He is able to create space for his teammates, and I want to learn from that,” he said. Read more »
Anderlecht suffered a disappointing defeat against Zulte Waregem, conceding three goals at Lotto Park and ultimately losing by a goal in extra time. Anderlecht defender Marco Kana expressed his frustration: "We could have won this match or at least drawn it. Losing by a goal in stoppage time makes it even more painful," said Kana. He noted that Zulte Waregem had created few chances and played a primarily defensive game. Read more »
Besnik Hasi had to explain himself to the press after the avoidable defeat against Zulte Waregem. He pointed out the sore points, but also cited mitigating circumstances, including fatigue. However, it had been known since the end of last season that Anderlecht had to play early in Europe and that the matches would come in quick succession. Read more »
Nicolas Frutos, former player and interim coach of RSC Anderlecht, continues to express his passion for the club. He emphasizes that his entire family are Anderlecht supporters and looks back on his time at the club with satisfaction. Frutos values the lessons he learned during his time at the club. "I wasn't ready to be head coach back then, but I did gain a lot of experience," he said. Frutos currently works for La Louvière. Read more »
Nilson Angulo has apparently found his place at RSC Anderlecht, although it took him several years. Now that things are finally happening and the fans are starting to appreciate him more and more, Besnik Hasi said: "I hope he stays," although according to Angulo himself, "it's 99% sure he'll stay." Read more »
Yari Verschaeren played a key role in the match against Sheriff Tiraspol, providing both a decisive assist and scoring a goal. He noted similarities with the previous match against BK Hacken, where the team also struggled to make a difference after conceding the opening goal. According to Verschaeren, the second goal brought relief to the team. Read more »
Besnik Hasi expressed satisfaction after his team's victory against Sheriff Tiraspol. The coach particularly praised the performance of Nilson Angulo, who played an excellent match. However, Hasi emphasized that Angulo still needs to develop further, especially defensively. He expects the Ecuadorian to confirm his level every week and not rely solely on flashes of brilliance. Read more »
The RSCA Futures are on the eve of a new season with a revamped team and a modified technical team. Coach Jelle Coen, who is entering his second season as head coach of the U23 team, is enthusiastically looking forward to the competition. "We're starting the championship with renewed energy," says Coen. The first opponent is Kortrijk, a serious title contender in the Challenger Pro League, which immediately makes the challenge considerable. Read more »
The countdown to the official announcement of Samuel Ntanda-Lukisa's transfer to Anderlecht has begun. Transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports this afternoon that the Sampdoria player has signed a three-year contract. Read more »
Marco Kana has made a good start to the league. He admits he probably made his first-team debut too early because his body wasn't ready yet. After that, he disappeared completely, only to reappear at the start of this season. Read more »
