On the eve of the cup final, Anderlecht captain Jan Vertonghen has spoken out about his preparation and expectations. Despite having played only six games this season, he feels ready to play. “Yes, I played on Thursday and felt good,” Vertonghen said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi states that his future at the club does not depend on a victory in the final of the Cup of Belgium. He has received no guarantees for a contract extension, but sees his return to Anderlecht as an opportunity to coach a top team. Hasi stressed that it is up to the club management to determine if he is the right man for the job: “If I achieve my goals, I will feel supported in my role at the club I love.” Read more »
Leander Dendoncker emphasizes that the final of the Belgian Cup has always been in the back of the players' minds since qualifying.For Anderlecht, it feels like a crucial moment; it has been too long since the club has won a trophy. Read more »
Obviously nothing but joy for Besnik Hasi after the match at Antwerp. His little plan worked out perfectly: key players got some rest and an important competitor for fourth place received a solid blow. “This was the perfect scenario,” he said. Read more »
Nathan De Cat decided the match at Antwerp with his first goal for Anderlecht's first team. “Who was I thinking about after my goal? My girlfriend,” the 16-year-old midfielder said after the match. “I am very proud of this. I couldn't have imagined this beforehand, because I don't score often. I was already happy to play.” Read more »
On Thursday, fifteen minutes before the final whistle, Jan Vertonghen made his comeback. “I didn't have much training in the legs, but it was important to make minutes with an eye on the cup final and the rest of the season,” he said after the match. Read more »
Leander Dendoncker was the match winner for Anderlecht in Gent. He played a crucial role by assisting the defense, but also scored the only goal of the match, his third of the season. “It feels good to score this kind of goal,” the midfielder said. Dendoncker dedicated his goal to his wife and two children, emphasizing the importance of his family in his career. Read more »
Besnik Hasi expressed satisfaction after his team's victory in Ghent, taking home the three points. This victory is not only crucial for the players' morale, but also an important boost for the upcoming away game against Antwerp and the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in a week's time at the King Baudouin Stadium. Hasi emphasized that the result is currently the priority, but the team's performance was also encouraging. “Every week we are making progress,” he said. Read more »
Besnik Hasi showed pride in his players after the victory against Ghent. He emphasized that his team maintained control of the match throughout the game. Hasi noted that there was a marked increase in offensive confidence, with a strong drive to play forward. A standout player was Danish striker Kasper Dolberg, who was traditionally allowed to receive the match ball. Read more »
After the game, Kasper Dolberg was obviously very satisfied with the victory and the goals he scored against Gent. He also immediately admitted that they were not the hardest goals of his career. “I would certainly have liked to score three; I would not have been satisfied with less now. Only the fourth goal where I lightly deviated the ball with the head was maybe not so easy,” he echoed. The striker also admitted that there was a dose of luck involved. Read more »
How would it be with Anders Dreyer? That's what Het Nieuwsblad also asked, and the newspaper called the Dane in San Diego, his new home since February. “We already feel at home in California,” Dreyer said. “We already won four times with San Diego and my personal statistics are also good.” Read more »
Just three days after the match against Antwerp, Anderlecht has to play again today. Then it will receive AA Gent at the Lotto Park. “These will be two crucial matches to reach our goal of fourth place,” said coach Besnik Hasi. Read more »
Ali Maamar played against Antwerp as right back. “At the Futeres I played here many times,” he said afterwards. “You have to run a lot, but I like this position.” Read more »
Thorgan Hazard has not yet announced his retirement from the national team and is open to a return if he is called up again. That's according to an interview in Humo. Under coach Domenico Tedesco, however, he was missing from the selection, which he does not consider a problem given his limited playing time at Dortmund and PSV. At Anderlecht, things initially went better and better until a nasty injury kept him sidelined for months. “It is important to play and perform consistently to get back into the national team,” he realizes. Read more »
Philippe Albert, ex-Anderlecht and now analyst in French-speaking Belgium, saw that Union won easily against Anderlecht on Saturday all in all. “The team from Forest didn't even have to be good to easily place themselves above RSC Anderlecht,” it sounded. In his opinion piece, Albert mainly expressed his dissatisfaction with coach Besnik Hasi's five-man defense, which he believes is ineffective. Albert therefore advocates a more offensive style of play: "I note that the basic lineup of purple and white contained no less than eight defensive players. That way, of course, you get a lone Dolberg up front, who gets little support in attack." Read more »
Besnik Hasi is concerned about his team's offensive presence after the defeat against Union. He admits in a post-match interview that his players were under pressure in the first quarter, but also stresses that Union barely got any chances. "The team struggled to keep the ball in our possession, which resulted in a goal by David Promise before halftime. In the second half, there was a slight improvement in the structure of play, but the team was unable to finish the chances," he said. Read more »
Goalkeeper Colin Coosemans is getting annoyed from the weak performances Anderlecht is currently stringing together. And even more so that he then always has to be the spokesperson. “If we continue like this, we will not show a pretty picture in the cup final,” he said. Read more »
Nathan De Cat's good substitute performance was one of the few bright spots at Anderlecht against Union. “It was not an easy night,” he told us after the game. “For me personally it was nice (to be able to fill in for so long, ed.), but the team failed to respond.” Read more »
At the press conference, coach Hasi also talked briefly about Nathan De Cat, a promising 16-year-old player who is considered one of the biggest talents in Neerpede's youth academy. De Cat is normally included in the selection. However, Hasi stressed that it is important not to put too much pressure on the young player. “He is almost 2 meters tall and has talent and physicality, but he is only 16 years old,” Hasi echoed. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg perceived the team's performance against Genk as better than the one against Brugge. "However, we need to make better use of our chances. We did deserve a second goal in my opinion," he said briefly. Dolberg also put his hand to his own heart: "I had the chance to open the score, but completely missed my shot," he acknowledged. Read more »
Majeed Ashimeru eag progress in Anderlecht's play compared to the game against Bruges, but according to the midfielder, the team should be able to perform much better still. “The two goals we conceded were the result of mistakes,” he said. Ashimeru also stressed that the players need to prove themselves and show that they are capable of playing at a higher level. "However, we were not able to go full out the whole match. That has to improve, for the fans and the club," he concluded. Read more »
Leander Dendoncker thought the team started well, but is disappointed that it did not result in points. Dendoncker stressed that Anderlecht should be able to win this kind of match. According to the player, there were good intentions on the pitch, but lacked the necessary maturity in exploiting chances. Read more »
After the game against Genk, Anderlecht coach Besnik Hasi showed understanding for his players. He noted a positive reaction after the defeat against Bruges, but stressed that this is still not enough. Hasi advocates faster ball circulation and a better search for free-agent players. He admitted that Nilson Angulo did not perform well, but Hasi whitewashed that to his young age. Read more »
Jan Vertonghen has announced he will end his career at the end of the season. Furthermore, he has not yet made a decision about his future. However, it is clear that he is not interested in a role as a trainer. Vertonghen will also not play against Genk due to insufficient fitness. Read more »
Will we see Romelu Lukaku playing in the Anderlecht shirt in a year and a half? Het Nieuwsblad writes that the Red Devils' top scorer has hinted to those around him that the summer of 2026 is the ideal time to return to the club of his heart. Read more »
Kasper Dolberg made his return to the pitch yesterday after a knee injury that kept him sidelined for several weeks. Although the Anderlecht striker could not convince during the match at the Jan Breydel Stadium, he remains optimistic about his team's chances in the final of the Belgian Cup, which takes place in early May. “I haven't played for a while, it will take some time for me to get back to 100 percent,” the Dane declared after the match. Despite his positive attitude, the performance of both Dolberg and the team was disappointing. Read more »
After another disappointing game in Bruges, some players and coach Hasi spoke to the press. As always, there is disappointment, but the players just don't seem to learn from their mistakes, Colin Coosemans also admitted. Read more »
The press conference of Besnik Hasi, the new head coach of RSC Anderlecht, attracted a lot of interest. The team is preparing for a crucial game against Club Brugge, and expectations are high. Hasi noted that the players are enthusiastic and motivated, despite the absence of some internationals. “I want to see grinta and combativity in every match like during training sessions,” Hasi said. Read more »
During the last league game against Cercle Bruges, Lucas Hey felt good at his position as a defensive midfielder. This role was not unfamiliar to him, as he had played at this position before. Hey is satisfied with his performance, but acknowledges that there is still much room for improvement on valk of positioning, decision-making and cooperation with his teammates. Read more »
Anderlecht confirmed that Enzo Sternal suffered a serious knee injury at training on Friday. “Medical examinations meanwhile confirmed an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament,” the club said. “This means that a long rehabilitation awaits the French midfielder.” Read more »
Jan Vertonghen admitted after the game that the 3-0 win against Cercle Brugge was a flattering result. “In the second half we struggled to control the game and lost numerous duels,” he echoed. According to Vertonghen, there is an urgent need for improvement in the style of play, especially in view of the upcoming Champion's Play-Offs. The player stressed that Anderlecht must develop a more dominant game in order to be successful. Read more »
Anderlecht travel to Westerlo today and will face an old acquaintance with Amando Lapage. Although he could have re-signed with purple-white in January, he opted for a transfer to the Kempen. ‘Amando wanted a step up from the Futures and I can understand that,' said Anderlecht coach David Hubert. Read more »
In the game against Standard, Ludwig Augustinsson had a foot in the opening goal. He set up the one-two with Hazard scoring. However, Augustinsson initially emphasized the importance of Hazard's defensive contribution. The defender also talked about the absence of the visiting fans: “It was a strange experience so without support. Still, I expected more noise from the home fans. It wasn't too bad,” he concluded. Read more »
In the match against Standard, Anderlecht put in a “strong and mature performance.” That was the opinion of Colin Coosemans, who also praised the healthy aggressiveness of the team. He especially emphasized the character and perseverance of Jan-Carlo Simic as an example. Coosemans also pointed to the important goal by Thorgan Hazard, who not only showed his offensive qualities, but also made his defensive contribution during the match. Read more »
In the upcoming Clasico in Sclessin, Anderlecht has the chance to definitively qualify for the Champions Playoffs. However, RSCA's players need to raise their level considerably compared to their recent defeat against Union. However, according to David Hubert, Union did not have an upper hand; he stressed that the team simply was unable to capitalize on chances, which led to doubts after the 0-2 deficit. “Our intentions remain unchanged: we play to win, and that includes Sunday against Standard,” Hubert said. Read more »
Colin Coosemans especially regretted Fenerbahçe's quick equalizer after the 2-1. “We should have taken advantage of our lead for longer,” he said. “Starting again at zero proved too challenging, which resulted in the elimination.” Nevertheless, Coosemans expressed satisfaction and pride in his team's mentality. Read more »
Anderlecht coach David Hubert experienced the match against Fenerbahçe with mixed feelings. He saw Anderlecht start with a positive attitude, yet following a quick deficit. Hubert emphasized that his players did not give up, despite that early setback. “The team showed resilience and courage, which resulted in a comeback and even a lead,” he said. Read more »
In the absence of the suspended Killian Sardella, Ali Maamar was favored over Thomas Foket for the match against Charleroi. The young Moroccan international, who was recently retrained to the position of right back, feels very comfortable and is determined to prove his worth to the team. “I want to do everything I can to fill role as a back correctly,” he said. In the dressing room he is rather quiet, but he tries to overcome this barrier as soon as he comes on the field. Read more »
