News with tag "Youth"


 11-02-2016 

Who will be next opponent in Youth League?

Who will be next opponent in Youth League?

The last fixtures in the play-offs of the UEFA Youth League took place yesterday and all qualified teams are known. The draw for the next round is on Monday 15 February, but who are the possible opponents of Anderlecht? Read more »


Injury news: Okaka still out

Injury news: Okaka still out

Dennis Praet is currently suffering from a minory injury and stayed inside yesterday. He will probably play against Zulte-Waregem. For Stefano Okaka and Leander Dendoncker, this match is less certain. Read more »


Sowah's first training with first team

Sowah's first training with first team

Emmanuel Adjei Sowah was a remarkable presence at the open training yesterday. The 18-year-old Ghanaian has been playing for the U21 since the month of January. He appeared 15 minutes in the Youth League match against Arsenal last Tuesday. Read more »


Vanden Borre finally offering his apologies?

Vanden Borre finally offering his apologies?

Anthony Vanden Borre was not present at yesterday's open training as he is still returning from Switzerland. He will be joining the U21 next week. There are said to be plans now for Vanden Borre to spread a message to the fans. Read more »


 10-02-2016 

"The board needs to stay objective"

These are hard times for Anderlecht, which means that manager Herman Van Holsbeeck is also having a tough period. The manager reacts on what has been happening lately. "Conflicts are lurking within the squad", he states. Read more »


Frutos: "Hasi encouraged us"

Frutos:

Nicolas Frutos succesfully accomplished his first important mission as coach of the U21. "This victory is great for the club and for the players", reacted Frutos after the match against Arsenal. Read more »


Bastien: "A return is possible"

Bastien:

Samuel Bastien is playing a great season with Avellino and is very happy in Italy. "The fans are comparing me with Kevin De Bruyne", the youngster reacts. "However, I am keeping my feet on the ground." Read more »


Vanden Borre: up to America?

Vanden Borre: up to America?

A transfer to FC Sion was cancelled yesterday but it looks like an American team would be interested in Anthony Vanden Borre. In the meanwhile, Vanden Borre's relatives are more and more frustrated because of his manager's behaviour. Read more »


Iachtchouk assistant at U21

Iachtchouk assistant at U21

Oleg Iachtchouk is the new assistant of coach Nicolas Frutos at the Anderlecht U21. The former striker appeared for the first time in the dugout next to Frutos yesterday. Read more »



 09-02-2016 

Vanden Borre not going to Sion

Vanden Borre not going to Sion

Anthony Vanden Borre will not be joining Swiss side FC Sion. His manager Fouad Ben Koulder now claims that Vanden Borre will join the Anderlecht U21 and that he will show an excellent mentality. Read more »



Frutos: "Matches like these make us stronger"

Frutos:

Nicolas Frutos is performing his first big test as a coach of the Anderlecht U21 tonight. The Youth League is the most important tournament at this level, and also Frutos realizes the match against Arsenal is important. He is counting on the fans to support the team. Read more »


"I wonder how Tielemans will react"

Stéphane Badji looks to be serious competition for Leander Dendoncker and Youri Tielemans. Anderlecht icon Paul Van Himst thinks Hasi will have difficulties to choose now. "Tielemans is not playing his best season ever", Van Himst states. Read more »


 08-02-2016 

Selection UYL against Arsenal

Selection UYL against Arsenal

Anderlecht U21 are challenging English side Arsenal in the UEFA Youth League tomorrow. The kick-off is at 7 pm in the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. Coach Nicolas Frutos announced a selection of twenty players. Read more »



"New agreements with schools"

Nicolas Frutos is the coach of the U21 since the beginning of the year. The former Anderlecht coach puts in a lot of effort, but has not obtained the expected results so far. Frutos does not panic yet, as he expects his team to be at their best in February. Read more »


Hasi protects Lukebakio

Hasi protects Lukebakio

Dodi Lukebakio arrived three times late last week, which cost him a place in the starting eleven for the match against KV Malines. Some people would like to temporary ban him to the second team but coach Besnik Hasi is protecting his player. Read more »


Danté defeated in finals CHAN

Danté defeated in finals CHAN

Mali failed to win the finals of the African Nations Championship. They were defeated by Congo with a 3-0 score. Abdoul Karim Danté, who is close to a transfer to Anderlecht, played the entire match. Read more »



 07-02-2016 

UYL: Italian whistles Anderlecht - Arsenal

UYL: Italian whistles Anderlecht - Arsenal

The Italian referee Davide Massa has been appointed for the Youth League match between RSC Anderlecht and English side Arsenal. 34-year-old Massa is a professional referee in the Serie A since 2012 and an international referee since 2014. Read more »



 04-02-2016 

Still no Dendoncker

Still no Dendoncker

Leander Dendoncker is still training training individually. The midfielder is not expected to be ready for this weekend's match against KV Malines. That means Stéphane Badji will probably be in the starting eleven. Read more »


"Hasi will complete the season"

Roger Vanden Stock is still behind his coach Besnik Hasi, despite the criticism of the fans. "We have no doubts about his qualities, but our investments need to pay off now", said the chairman. Read more »


China defeat U19, Glécio and Adjei make debut

China defeat U19, Glécio and Adjei make debut

The Anderlecht U19 played a friendly match against a Chinese selection yesterday. China won this game with 0-1. The two new signings Rodrigues Leite Glécio and Emmanuel Sowah Adjei made their first appearance and two test players came on the pitch as well. Read more »