Schmeichel: ‘I want to become champion with RSCA’

SATURDAY, 18 MAY 2024, 13:04

OTHER Kasper Schmeichel feels no extra pressure despite the chance to become champions this weekend. He stresses the importance of keeping focus. ‘The team is determined to win every game' and the goalkeeper is therefore hoping for a good performance against Bruges. ‘The support of the supporters will be crucial in the upcoming match,' he echoes.
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Anderlecht is thinking of Casteels

TRANSFERS Regardless of how the league ends, it will as usual be another busy summer in terms of transfers. Who will be in goal for Purple and White next season is not yet known. There is an option to extend Schmeichel's contract at a higher salary, but a decision may not be made until after the European Championship. As a fully-fledged alternative, Anderlecht is looking towards Koen Casteels (31) who is at Wolfsburg end of contract, according to Het Nieuwsblad. Read more »

Already sure of European football until New Year

OTHER Whether Anderlecht becomes champions or finishes second or third, purple-white will play European football until New Year anyway. Possibly even until the end of January. Because of the waterfall system, Anderlecht will end up in the pool phase of a European Cup anyw Read more »

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Reedijk leaves RSCA Futures

According to Het Laatste Nieuws, RSCA Futures have to look for a new coach for next year. Dutchman Marink Reedijk is leaving the club and spent one season as coach of the Futures who played a mediocre season in the Challenger Pro League resulting in 12th place. Read more »

15-year-old Verstrepen signs pro contract

Rune Verstrepen has signed his first professional contract, until mid-2027, with Anderlecht. The 15-year-old Verstrepen is a midfielder who is part of purple-white's U15 squad. ‘His coaches have always seen his insight and the intensity of his game as great assets,' the club's website reads. Read more »

Club without Thiago until end of season

What was expected has been confirmed by Club Brugge. Striker Igor Thiago will be out of action this season with an injury to the medial ligament of the knee. This means that Bruges will travel down to Anderlecht on Sunday without the powerful striker. Meijer is also out injured. At Anderlecht, Delaney is suspended and Hazard injured. More than likely Ashimeru and Vertonghen will not get fit either. Read more »

Lambrechts referee this Sunday

Sunday it's make or break for RSC Anderlecht, winning against Club Brugge is a must. Nerves are already seriously tense among supporters, so there is no doubt that the stadium will be packed. Referee Erik Lambrechts may whistle the match at 6.30pm at Lotto Park Read more »