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 »
Charly Musonda Jr. moved from Anderlecht to Chelsea FC back in 2012, but never appeared in the first team in London. After having spent four years with the Chelsea U21, he now moves to Spanish side Betis Sevilla. "I am sure Musonda would have played in our first team", reacts Jean Kindermans, head of the youth department at Anderlecht. Read more »
The Anderlecht U19 team are challenging English side Arsenal in the play offs of the UEFA Youth League in the Constant Vanden Stock stadium on 9 February. Season-ticket holders can attend this match for free. Non-season-ticket holders pay five Euros entrance. Read more »
Anderlecht also signed two youngsters: Emmanuel Sowah Adjei and Glécio. Adjei is a right defender, Glécio a left one. "These are reinforcements for the U21 team and we will see how they progress", Van Holsbeeck reacted on the transfers. Read more »
Anthony Vanden Borre did not find a team before the end of the transfer deadline. There might come a solution from Russia or Israël but the defender will get the chance to prove himself at Anderlecht as well. Read more »
Anderlecht completed the transfer of Glécio yesterday. This is an 18-year old Brazilian left defender. The player will join the Anderlecht U21 in a first stage and might get his chance at the first team later. Read more »
Emmanuel Sowah Adjei signed a contract for one year at Anderlecht, with an option for three extra seasons. The 17-year-old right defender will start with the U21 team but might make his appearance in the first squad soon, as he is the only alternative for Rafael Galhardo. Read more »
For the third time in a row, the Anderlecht U21 failed to gain points in the championship. They lost against KV Ostend with a 4-3 score. Jorn Vancamp (twice) and Antoine Bernier scored the goals for Anderlecht. Read more »
The national U17 team is leaving on training camp to Spain next week. Five Anderlecht players have been called up: Sebastiaan Bornauw 'picture), Milan Corryn, Hannes Delcroix, Daam Foulon and Mike Trésor Ndayishimiye. Read more »
