It was a disillusioned Sven kums who spoke to the press after the game. Even though he was honest in his analysis: "We did not lose the qualification here, we did that at home against Fenerbahce and in Trnava." Read more »
The European adventure of RSC Anderlecht is over, although two more games have to be played. Landry Dimata is still looking forward to it, but from now on he also wants to fully focus on the competition. Read more »
James Lawrence may report to the national team of Wales for the first time next week. This is not a surprise for the defender. And according to national coach Ryan Giggs, Lawrence has a profile that matches the game he wants to play. Read more »
Sebastiaan Bornauw took place next to Hein Vanhaezebrouck at the press conference before the game against Fenerbahçe. One thing that Bornauw is already looking forward to is the atmosphere in the stadium. The Turkish fans are known for setting a stadium on fire. Read more »
Tonight it is the match of the truth for RSC Anderlecht, that is what Hein Vanhaezebrouck is aware of. If purple-white wants to play in Europe after New Year, then it must win in Turkey and that is not a simple task Read more »
A few months ago the rumor already circulated: Sofiane Hanni would not say no to a return to RSC Anderlecht. Even though that will not happen immediately according to Adrien Trebel. Although you can never say never in the football world. Read more »
Adrien Trebel made the "handcuffs gesture" last Sunday after his goal to support his agent Mogi Bayat. The Pro League and the sports union Sporta already distanced themselves from the gesture and called for serenity. Yesterday, the Frenchman explains more about his support to Bayat who is still in jail.
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Sambi Lokonga has to be the replacement for Adrien Trebel. RSC Anderlecht is preparing the 19-year-old to become a key player at the first team. Behind the scenes, Sambi Lokonga always remained involved with Hein Vanhaezebrouck's plans: "He only had to become stronger." Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck was pleased with what his team showed at the Freethiel. Only he would have preferred to keep the zero. Working point for the next time. The coach is especially happy that his team showed that they can play football. Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck was not pleased after the game against Lokeren. "I'm done with protecting players, even if I have to put a youngster, I do not care." Read more »
Marc Coucke has been quiet on twitter for quite some time, even after the miserable match against Eupen there was no response from the chairman. He reacted yesterday. He apologized to the supporters and said he will continue to work hard to bring back football happiness to the fans. Read more »
If you thought that it could not get worse after Eupen - Anderlecht, then you have not yet seen yesterday's match against Lokeren. Pieter Gerkens confessed that this team "has reached a low point". Read more »
Sebastiaan Bornauw had to stay in the locker room after half time, but Hein Vanhaezebrouck was satisfied with the first half of the defender: "He tried to play football, and I kept him inside to protect him from himself." Read more »
Hein Vanhaezebrouck started his press conference after the match with congratulations to Claude Makelele. "I am impressed by the guts and football of Eupen, which you normally expect from Anderlecht, but we were shocked." Read more »
Ciryack Olivier Dhauholou was sitting on the bench at the first team for the first time on Thursday. Yesterday, at his press conference, Hein Vanhaezebrouck said he would gradually integrate the young Ivorian into the first team. "But it is important to keep him fit."
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It must have been a difficult evening for Hein Vanhaezebrouck. In a few minutes he saw his team fall into old mistakes and give away points. Still, the coach especially wants to remember the positive: "I'm satisfied with the progression of some guys." Read more »
Karim Belhocine did dare to mention that the mistake of Pieter Gerkens brought Fenerbahçe back into the game. But the assistant coach does not want to throw stones at Gerkens: "Everyone is behind Pieter, he has already gained many points in the past." Read more »
Fenerbahçe coach Philip Cocu, warned his troops for Zakaria Bakkali. Nevertheless, Bakkali brought RSC Anderlecht ahead with two goals. "He showed the qualities for which I had warned my team," says Cocu. Read more »
Nobody blames Pieter Gerkens, not Sebastiaan Bornauw either. The young defender continues to remain optimistic even in a European overwintering: "We are going to Fenerbahçe to win". Read more »
It was the evening of Zakaria Bakkali Thursday, only one wrong pass from a teammate decided otherwise. Bakkali himself is satisfied with his performance, although it can always get better he thinks: "I have to be even better." Read more »
Thomas Didillon was allowed to sit next to coach Hein Vanhaezebrouck at the press conference. The goalkeeper realizes that tonight is a crucial match and that it really should be won to keep the European dream alive. Read more »
After two European defeats, Anderlecht will face Fenerbahçe tonight with a lot of pressure. This is something that Hein Vanhaezebrouck also realizes. "Losing is out of the question: then our European adventure is over. With a draw it is not over yet, but then we have to win over there." Read more »
RSC Anderlecht won 4-2 against Cercle Bruges. After half-time, it quickly came 4-0 ahead and then gave away two goals by nonchalance. And these are two too many according to Hein Vanhaezebrouck who looks at his leaders: "They have to keep pushing". Read more »
Cercle scored two easy goals in five minutes on Sunday. Partly because of Anderlecht's indolence and that has to be different for the Thursday game against Fenerbahçe. The physical is present to put an opponent under pressure for 90 minutes according to Pieter Gerkens, now it has to be mentally. Read more »
RSC Anderlecht will receive Cercle Brugge in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium today. Hein Vanhaezebrouck does not intend to underestimate them. "Cercle is particularly strong on the counters and the stationary phases". Read more »
Sven Kums played against Zulte-Waregem, the ex-Golden Shoe is on track again. Hein Vanhaezebrouck notes that Kums has been playing with hip problems and pain for a long time and that this has automatically influenced his performance. It is only since a month that he plays without pain. Read more »
With seven goals in the qualifying round, including four in the last two games, Landry Dimata had an enormous share in the qualification of the Belgian U21 for the European Championship. "It's always fun with the national team, the other players are my friends." Read more »
