Olivier Deschacht has been playing for Anderlecht since 1997, almost twenty years. The defender does not regret he never tried his luck abroad and is proud of the fact he always stayed at Anderlecht. Read more »
Anderlecht can count on Steven Defour again after his suspension. The main question is who will be sidelined, but that will probably be Youri Tielemans. However, Johan Walem claims a midfield with Defour and Tielemans might work out fine. Read more »
Mahmoud Hassan had an excellent reputation when he joined Anderlecht last year but he is still struggling in Belgium ever since. Nevertheless, Anderlecht offered him a contract. "A good decision", thinks former Anderlecht player Ahmed Hassan. Read more »
Olivier Deschacht is not a big fan of the current Belgian formula with a play-off system. However, this system can be advantageous for Anderlecht this time and the defender does not fail to admit that. Read more »
Anderlecht has difficulties when it comes to scoring goals and Filip Djuricic is the perfect example of this fact. He has not scored any goal yet and gave only one assist. "It is not a coincidence he did not succeed at Benfica, Mainz or Southampton", his former coach Jans claims. Read more »
Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck knows the consequences of not winning the title this season. "If that happens, I know what to do at the end of the season", he admits. Read more »
Alexander Büttner played an excellent match last weekend and direct opponent Thomas Buffel could not do anything but to watch how the Dutch winger was everywhere on the pitch. "I tried my best to be important for the team", was Büttner's reaction. Read more »
Anderlecht opened the play-offs with an important victory. They scored a lucky goal, and it seems like Anderlecht are having difficulties when it comes to scoring. However, coach Besnik Hasi does not worry. Read more »
Dennis Praet made a remarkable goal against Racing Genk, as goalie Marco Bizot tried to smother a ball that ended up in the net. "I didn't expect this goal but still it is welcome", the midfielder laughed. Read more »
Steven Defour was suspended against Genk and Youri Tielemans took over his position. The young midfielder was satisfied with his performance and the one of the team. Read more »
Stéphane Badji saw a solid match against Genk last Sunday, despite the fact that many players were missing. "This shows that all players here at Anderlecht are key players", the midfielder stated. Read more »
Andy Najar is ready to leave Anderlecht and join a bigger team in a better competition. His manager Chris Megaloudis has a nice team in mind: Sevilla. "The language, the culture, the team... Sevilla would be a good team for Najar and his family." Read more »
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 »
