A youth tournament for the U11 was organized this weekend in Zevenbergen in the Netherlands: the "Moerdijk International U11 Cup". RSC Anderlecht finished third, after FC Utrecht and KRC Genk. Many of the big players of European football participated, including Paris Saint German and Manchester City. Read more »
The U12 of Anderlecht have won the Lukoil Cup in Plovdiv (Bulgaria). In the final they were far too strong for the Romanian Steaua Bucharest. Although that did not translate into the score, the Purple & White won with only 1-0 after a far free kick by Romain Colans. Read more »
On Friday, several players from Anderlecht played for the Red Devils. Substitute Nacer Chadli scored the 0-3 in San Marino. For the U21, the qualifying campaign for the European Championships 2021 started with a loss. Read more »
Anderlecht have given a fourth person their C4 this week: Aaron Kanwar may also be looking for a new job. In November last year, he was appointed to market the Anderlecht product globally. However, his results are poor. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren can make his debut with the Red Devils tonight. It is going fast for the youngster and he realizes that himself. "I did not expect this," admits the 18-year-old midfielder. But now that he is there, he also dreams of playing minutes. "That would be fantastic." Read more »
Peter Zulj had to be replaced during the game against Standard, he had a broken nose because of his collision with Paul-José Mpoku. In the meantime, he also had to pass for the national team of Austria and has undergone nose surgery. He will be out for two to three weeks. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren is the discovery of 2019 and that has not escaped from the eye of other clubs. Roberto Martinez even rewarded him with a selection at the Red Devils. Substantial offers came in at RSC Anderlecht according to Michael Verschueren, but a departure was not negotiable. Read more »
After the first matchday, Sebastiaan Bornauw left Anderlecht for FC Keulen. Although his last match was not his best, the defender left with a good feeling. "Vincent Kompany told me to take the step." Read more »
Samir Nasri played an hour on Monday with the U21 in Genk (1-2 win). Then he was bothered by the hamstrings and he was replaced. The international break now gives Nasri some time to further improve his condition. Read more »
The U21 won with 1-2 at Racing Genk. Samir Nasri had recovered from his illness and was allowed to gain rhythm for an hour. Jeremy Doku and Francis Amuzu also did. Amuzu scored the opening goal. Mathis Suray scored the 1-2 final score from the penalty spot. Read more »
Finally! On match day six, Anderlecht are finally rewarded for the courage and good football of the start of the season. An economical 1-0 win against leader Standard provides positive feelings when entering the international break. Lost son Alexis Saelemaekers played strong and decided the game. Read more »
Not Peter Zulj, but Nacer Chadli was the leader of Anderlecht against Standard in the absence of Vincent Kompany. Twenty minutes before time Chadli was emptied and replaced by Francis Amuzu. The 20-year-old youth product also took over the captain's band. Read more »
Yari Verschaeren can report to the Red Devils for the first time on Monday. "A surprise", the midfielder indicates. However, national coach Martinez does not hesitate. "With its technique, Yari fits perfectly into our group." Read more »
If Elias Cobbaut needs an extra motivation, Roberto Martinez gave it to him. The national coach tells in Het Nieuwsblad that Cobbaut is one of the four players who noticed him during the European Championship for U21. "He can still be of great value to us."
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National coach Johan Walem has included no fewer than seven Anderlecht players in the selection of the Belgian U21 for the European Championship qualifiers against Wales and Bosnia. Five boys are there for the first time. Read more »
Sieben Dewaele (20) and Anouar Ait El Hadj (17) have extended their contract with Anderlecht until 2022.
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The Belgian U19 will play friendly games against Portugal and the Czech Republic on 7 and 10 September. Three players from Anderlecht are allowed to report in Tubize: Antoine Colassin (photo), Mathis Suray and Lucas Lissens. Read more »
Roberto Martinez has always been a fan of Vincent Kompany. Even now that he is a player-manager at RSC Anderlecht, Kompany receives full support from the national coach. Martinez also has a lot of respect for the way Kompany guides the youth in purple and white. Read more »
16-year-old midfielders Nils De Wilde (photo) and Alonzo Engwanda have signed their first professional contract with RSC Anderlecht. The Purple & White once again underline that in the future it will continue to focus on its own youth. Both players are also part of the Purple Talents project. Read more »
The rehabilitation of Hotman El Kababri (photo) and Thierry Lutonda is going well. Both players told us that yesterday at the U21 match KV Mechelen - Anderlecht. El Kababri said he would be ready again next week. Lutonda needs two to three weeks. Read more »
No Vincent Kompany, Simon Davies or anyone else from the staff of the first team yesterday at the U21 match in Mechelen. Present: technical director Frank Arnesen. The Dane watched the game calmly from the sidelines. Read more »
An extensive staff supervised the U21 yesterday in Mechelen. In addition to head coach Craig Bellamy, René Peeters, Frank Boeckx (photo) and physical trainer Hubert Lemaire also sat on the bench. U18 coach Mohammed Ouahbi was also there, but as a spectator. Read more »
