News with tag "Interviews"


 09-12-2024 

Verschaeren: “Last weeks were difficult”

Verschaeren: “Last weeks were difficult”

A few minutes after his substitution, Yari Verschaeren brought Anderlecht back into the match with his first goal of the season. “I'm very happy for myself and for the team,” he spoke afterwards. “The past few weeks have been difficult.” Read more »


 08-12-2024 

Renard: “Only sell if offer cannot be refused”

Renard: “Only sell if offer cannot be refused”

Olivier Renard, technical director of RSC Anderlecht, has emphasized his big ambitions for the club. The Brussels club aims to return to the top of the league. Renard, who lived through Anderlecht's glory days, stressed that working for the club automatically means striving for success. “The quality we show on training and in matches shows that the talent is there,” Renard said in an interview with RTL Sport. Read more »


N'Diaye: “I have regained my self-confidence”

N'Diaye: “I have regained my self-confidence”

Moussa N'Diaye is currently one of the standouts at RSC Anderlecht. The arrival of coach David Hubert is seen as an important factor behind the player's improved performance. Hubert has given N'Diaye renewed confidence by offering him more playing time, which allows him to better express his attacking qualities. N'Diaye also scored yesterday against Westerlo: “I had been waiting for this for a while,” he said with a smile. Read more »



 03-12-2024 

Coen: “Essential to maintain positive momentum”

Coen: “Essential to maintain positive momentum”

The U23 of Sporting Anderlecht are no longer in danger of relegation after their victory against Lierse. Coach Jelle Coen indicated that this is the first time the team has managed to reach this position. “We dominated the match and the victory is therefore justified,” Coen said. He noted that Lierse applied more pressure in the second half, but that Anderlecht were lucky with a ball on the post and an effort that was just turned away on the line. Read more »


 02-12-2024 

Zanka: 'Took time to adjust'

Zanka: 'Took time to adjust'

Zanka Jorgensen indicates that the club's defense has gotten stronger and stronger over the course of games and will continue to improve. He acknowledges in an interview that criticism is an inherent part of soccer, especially within big clubs. Jorgensen reveals “that he needed some time to adapt at Anderlecht, a process that is not always obvious.” Nevertheless, he stresses that the defense's recent performance, with several clean sheets, proves that the team is working well in the meantime. Read more »


Foket: "We didn't create enough chances"

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Thomas Foket, right back on duty yesterday, felt the points loss on the OHL field was a regrettable one. Despite the disappointment, Foket emphasized a positive aspect: the team managed not to concede any goals. “But we didn't really push our limits in this match,” he noted.
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 29-11-2024 

“I'm happy with the way Tristan reacted”

“I'm happy with the way Tristan reacted”

It is clear that David Hubert is pulling the card of youth, he put Tristan Degreef in the starting lineup and allowed 16-year-old Engwanda to come in. “I don't look at age but at qualities,” Hubert said. Degreef's reaction especially pleased the coach. Read more »


 27-11-2024 

Stroeykens: “I'm looking forward to it”

Stroeykens: “I'm looking forward to it”

Mario Stroeykens is ready for the confrontation with Porto. Stroeykens blossomed under coach David Hubert and that only jacked up his level. Only those statistics can still go up a bit: “It can always be better,” the midfielder said. Read more »


Hubert: “Expect dynamic and attacking Porto”

Hubert: “Expect dynamic and attacking Porto”

Porto, Anderlecht's opponent tomorrow in the Europa League, is in a difficult period with three consecutive defeats. As a result, coach Vitor Bruno's position is under pressure, especially if they also lose at Anderlecht. The team has also won only four points in the Europa League and therefore urgently needs to take points. Nevertheless, coach David Hubert continues to see Porto as a big club. Hubert expects a dynamic and attacking opponent. “But I have a plan ready to counter their strong attack,” he said.
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 26-11-2024 

Jelle Coen: 'More maturity'

Jelle Coen: 'More maturity'

Nilsson Angulo made a big impact at RSCA Futures last weekend. Against Lokeren-Temse, he showed why he was selected for Ecuador's national team. He dominated the left flank and constantly tested Lokeren's defense. Despite a shot on the crossbar in the first half, he found the net in the 60th minute and led his team to a 0-1 victory. Read more »


“Stroeykens lifts Dolberg game to higher level”

“Stroeykens lifts Dolberg game to higher level”

Pär Zetterberg, Anderlecht's former playmaker, was lucky enough to play alongside class strikers himself, but he would have liked to have played behind Kasper Dolberg as well. He indicates this in an interview. Zetterberg stresses the importance of good supply for an attacker and praises Mario Stroeykens' impact on Dolberg's recent performance. Stroeykens' attacking play draws the attention of defenders, which benefits Dolberg. Read more »



Lardot: “Well mistake by Coosemans, but no red”

Lardot: “Well mistake by Coosemans, but no red”

Referee boss Jonathan Lardot today gave explanations for the three disputed phases from Anderlecht - Gent. Lardot admits that Colin Coosemans did indeed make a pulling error, but red was out of place. “And that's why VAR could not intervene,” he explains. Read more »


Rits: “This is a very nice win”

Rits:  “This is a very nice win”

Anderlecht secured an important victory against Gent, with Mats Rits scoring the first goal. “This victory strengthened the team's confidence for the upcoming match against Porto in the Europa League,” it sounded. Rits was pleased with the performance and emphasized the “need for an aggressive style of play to create chances. The team managed to extend the lead to 3-0 before halftime, thanks in part to a red card.
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Dolberg: “Scoring gives me confidence”

Dolberg: “Scoring gives me confidence”

Kasper Dolberg again kicked two against the ropes against Gent. With ten goals, he is now top shooter in our league. “That's nice, but I don't really think that's important,” he said after the match. “Becoming top shooter is not the most important thing, but of course I want to keep scoring.” Read more »



 22-11-2024 

Hubert: 'I'm mainly looking for confirmation'

Hubert: 'I'm mainly looking for confirmation'

After the international break, Anderlecht will resume the competition against a direct competitor for the Champions playoffs, namely Gent, which descends to Lotto Park on Sunday. Coach David Hubert is especially looking for confirmation after the good performance before the break. The schedule remains busy until the end of the year. Hubert stresses the importance of building on recent good performances. Read more »



 21-11-2024 

Lemaire: 'Lukaku was the ideal pupil'

Lemaire: 'Lukaku was the ideal pupil'

Hubert Lemaire will be present at the RSCA fanshop yesterday afternoon to sign his book “Dans les coulisses du Sporting Anderlecht.” In this book, Lemaire gives a look behind the scenes of the club, with stories about players such as Kompany and Lukaku. Lemaire particularly recalls his first meeting with Romelu Lukaku, who was still a young teenager at the time. Despite certain doubts about Lukaku, Lemaire always believed in his potential and in his willpower to succeed.

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 19-11-2024 

Sardella: 'An honor to wear this shirt'

Sardella: 'An honor to wear this shirt'

Killian Sardella made his debut for the Red Devils last Sunday. He entered the field in the final minutes of the match against Israel. This choice means he can no longer play for Cameroon, which has always been close to his heart. Sardella does not look back on the defeat, but feels “an immense joy to finally make his debut for this team. He considers it a great honor to wear this shirt, even if it was only for 20 seconds.

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 08-11-2024 


 07-11-2024 

Hubert: 'Despite title celebration, Riga will be very focused'

Hubert: 'Despite title celebration, Riga will be very focused'

Anderlecht is currently in the lead in the Europa League along with Lazio and Tottenham. A win in Riga would bring purple and white closer to qualifying for the next round. Coach David Hubert takes the match against Riga very seriously, but remains realistic and humble. He stresses the importance of focusing on the next game and respects the opponent by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses.

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 27-10-2024 

Dreyer: "Barely any vacation, that's mentally not evident"

Dreyer:

With two goals in his last three games, Anders Dreyer seems to have recovered his torinstinct. The first months of the season he was not at level. “After the European Championship, I barely had ten or twelve days of vacation. Physically that works, but mentally not. On top of that, I also became a father. That also took energy.”

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 23-10-2024 

Hubert: “Not defended aggressively enough”

Hubert: “Not defended aggressively enough”

Coach David Hubert suffered his first defeat at Beerschot and it was immediately one that could count. According to Hubert, both halves were similar and, above all, not defending aggressively enough was at the root of both avoidable goals against.

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 07-10-2024 

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

‘Supporters and players deserve respect’

Mauves Army were not happy with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army's level after the match to celebrate the victory.  Read more »


“Supporters and players deserve respect”

“Supporters and players deserve respect”

Mauves Army was not pleased with the absence of the Standard fans and only entered the stadium after 12 minutes. Their action was not at all liked by either the rest of the supporters or the players, who did not stop at Mauves Army after the game to celebrate the victory. Read more »


 04-10-2024 

Leoni: “I said to myself: shoot!”

Leoni: “I said to myself: shoot!”

Théo Leoni, match winner against Sociedad, could hardly be more different after his magnificent goal that ultimately ensured victory. Although the crowd favorite does admit that at first it was not his intention to put the ball there. Read more »


Anderlecht: “Totally unacceptable behavior”

Anderlecht: “Totally unacceptable behavior”

After the match, coach and players of Real Sociedad reacted in dismay to the misbehavior of part of the Anderlecht starting lineup. Anderlecht spokesman Mathias Declercq condemned the facts and apologized on behalf of the club. “This totally unacceptable behavior has no place in soccer,” he said. Read more »


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 26-09-2024 

Hubert: ‘Still a lot of room for improvement’

Hubert: ‘Still a lot of room for improvement’

David Hubert, RSC Anderlecht's interim coach, is satisfied with the victory against Ferencvaros. He was confident beforehand and had drawn up a good plan. That plan was also executed excellently by the players. The team was aggressive and attacking, but missed chances in the beginning. At half-time, Hubert talked to his players about the dangers of folding back too far and about efficiency. His advice proved effective, as the score was opened shortly after half-time. Read more »


 02-09-2024 

Manager Eriksen: 'Christian is staying at Manchester United'

Manager Eriksen: 'Christian is staying at Manchester United'

Is it a fact or just a game of bluff? According to Dutch magazine Voetbal International, Christian Eriksen's manager has stated that the Danish midfielder will stay at Manchester United. The manager also mentioned that there has only been informal contact with Anderlecht. Martin Schoots, Eriksen's manager, revealed that there was a lot of interest in his client from clubs in the United States, the Arab world, and Turkey, but Eriksen wants to remain in Western Europe with his family. Read more »


 23-08-2024 

Augustinsson: ‘Bad pitch and bad ball’

Augustinsson: ‘Bad pitch and bad ball’

 With his second goal in two games, Ludwig Augustinsson gave Anderlecht victory against Dinamo Minsk. ‘I am happy that I was able to score,' the Swede said after the match. ‘The result is good, the way was not.' Read more »