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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Anderlecht U21 have qualified for the next stage of the UEFA Youth League. Anderlecht won against Arsenal with a 2-0 score after two goals by Jorn Vancamp. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The youth teams of RSC Anderlecht played against the Waasland-Beveren youngsters last weekend. Anderlecht did not have any problem and won all of their games in the youth competitions. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Anderlecht handed in their players list for the UEFA Youth League. New signings Glecio Rodrigues Leite (picture) and Emmanuel Adjey Sowah have been added to this list. This means they might play in Tuesday's match against Arsenal. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
