Andy Najar and Matias Suarez have expressed their wish to leave the club. The terrorist attacks in Belgium from March 22 are an extra motivation for both players. That's what they say, independently from each other in the Latin American media. Read more »
Despite the defeat against Shakhtar and the fact that Anderlecht did not have a single scoring opportunity, coach Besnik Hasi looks back on the European campaign with a good feeling. "However, it is true. We missed something extra in the penalty area." Read more »
Dennis Praet would have preferred to go to the next round in the Europe League but he also wants to see the positive side of the elimination. The championship title is now the main target for Anderlecht. Read more »
Bram Nuytinck played two European matches against Shakhtar Donetsk and was disappointed after the elimination from the Europe League. "However, I have a good feeling about our European campaign. We should build on that feeling." Read more »
Steven Defour expected more of the match against Shakhtar. "We hardly had chances and the few chances we had were not dangerous at all. We should aim for the title now." Read more »
Olivier Deschacht was disappointed after the defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk and was also frustrated because of the referee. "We wanted to keep the pressure high, but that was difficult as the referee whistled for every single interference." Read more »
Mile Svilar is an absolute talent. Only 16 years old, but nobody doubts he will become the first goalkeeper of Anderlecht one day. "It is a motivation for me people call me an absolute talent", the goalkeeper says. Read more »
Shakhtar Donetsk are looking for revenge after the defeat in the Ukrainian competition last weekend. Coach Mircea Lucescu wants a reaction of his players. "Some players really disappointed me against Dnipro. They made some serious mistakes." Read more »
Despite a walk in the park in the first half last match, Shakhtar Donetsk are not underestimating Anderlecht tonight. "Anderlecht have the support of their fans now, so this match will be tougher", they react." Read more »
Yaw Preko was one of the last successful Ghanaian players at Anderlecht back in the nineties and it looks like Acheampong is ready to follow his footsteps. Preko follows him from close-by and knows Acheampong very well. Read more »
Mile Svilar stopped two penalty kicks and showed the way towards the European Championship for the national U17. However, he did not want to be praised. "A good goalkeeper always needs a little luck", he reacted. Read more »
Frank Acheampong assisted coach Besnik Hasi in today's press conference for the match against Shakhtar. "We are ready for it. This is not the first time we are playing an important match", he reacted. Read more »
Coach Besnik Hasi talked to the press today to discuss tomorrow's Europe League match against Shakhtar Donetsk. "We know what we have to do", the coach stated. Read more »
Anderlecht should not count on Matias Suarez against Shakhtar Donetsk tomorrow. Besnik Hasi announced he has not recovered yet from his knee injury. "Matias is not ready and he will not play", coach Hasi stated. Read more »
Frank Acheampong scored seven goals out of nine matches and is the key player at Anderlecht the last few weeks. Since he is playing as a left midfielder, he is unstoppable. "Finally he is performing well", coach Hasi reacts. Read more »
The Anderlecht board showed its confidence in coach Besnik Hasi after the victory against KV Kortrijk. "The players showed they are still behind the coach. That means he will for sure stay until the end of the season", manager Van Holsbeeck confirms. Read more »
Dennis Praet, Youri Tielemans and Frank Acheampong are only three of the long list of players who might leave this summer. These transfer cases will be put on hold because the Anderlecht board only wants to focus on the title during the play-offs. Read more »
KV Ostend are hoping to discuss with Anderlecht at the end of the season to talk about some pending files. They are still hoping to sign Ibrahima Conté and to take over all transfer rights of Fernando Canesin. Read more »
Herman Van Holsbeeck confirmed Anderlecht have the intention to purchase Mahmoud "Trézéguet" Hassan. They will be pay Al Ahli 2.2 million Euros. "We are convinced he has the potential, he just needs more time", the manager said. Read more »
Dennis Praet was happy after the victory against KV Kortrijk. The team gained confidence for the play-offs next month and for this week's match against Shakhtar Donetsk. Read more »
Chairman Vanden Stock confirms a dismissal of coach Besnik Hasi has always been out of the question for the Anderlecht board. "It were the fans and the media who wanted that. They put all the pressure on the coach." Read more »
Anderlecht are starting the play-offs with a home match against KRC Genk and a four-point gap on Club Bruges. General manager Herman Van Holsbeeck realizes that Anderlecht will have to win as from matchday 1 if they still want to win the title. Read more »
Youri Tielemans played a decent match against KV Kortrijk. The midfielder seems to be ready for a key role in the Play Off 1 and coach Besnik Hasi obviously is very happy with the comeback of the youngster. Read more »
The victory against KV Kortrijk came as a relief for coach Besnik Hasi but still he was not happy. He was disappointed with the fact that he also felt internal pressure to come up with better results. Read more »
Alexander Büttner has a big share in yesterday's victory against KV Kortrijk with two assists. The winger defended his coach after this important match. Read more »
Kara Mbodj scored his first goal in the Jupiler Pro League yesterday. He scored with a header after an assist by Alexander Büttner. The defender played a solid match and seems to have his revenge for the criticism the last few days. Read more »
