A challenging matchup awaits Anderlecht as they travel to Antwerp for a 6:30 PM local time kickoff,with both teams navigating significant injury concerns.Antwerp, buoyed by recent victories over top Belgian clubs, will look to continue thier strong form against an Anderlecht side grappling with a lengthy list of unavailable players and potential departures. manager Besnik Hasi acknowledges the difficulty of the fixture,while Antwerp’s Joseph Oosting emphasizes the need for continued focus despite their recent success.
Anderlecht is dealing with a growing injury list as they prepare to face Antwerp, with Camara, Stroeykens, Huerta, Kana, and Augustinsson all currently sidelined. While Kana and Augustinsson are nearing a return, coach Besnik Hasi expressed concern over potential further absences during the winter transfer window.
The availability of Argentinian midfielder Vazquez is also in question, with Hasi stating his omission from recent lineups was a purely footballing decision, not related to injury. The coach indicated a departure for Vazquez is likely, though he refrained from making a definitive statement.
Nathan Saliba’s emergence as a key player for Anderlecht has been a bright spot for the team this season.
Hasi Anticipates Tough Test Against Antwerp
Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi is wary of a resurgent Antwerp side, fresh off a dominant run of form with victories over Bruges, Gent, and Genk. “Ce sera un match difficile, leur dynamique et leur énergie ont changé, leur style de jeu aussi.” (“It will be a difficult match, their dynamic and energy have changed, as has their style of play.”)
Antwerp’s new coach, Joseph Oosting, aims to maintain that momentum. “Ce coup de pouce est agréable et nous donne un petit coup de pouce, mais nous gardons les pieds sur terre. Anderlecht est une équipe très dynamique, avec des joueurs talentueux comme De Cat et des ailiers rapides. C’est un beau défi.” (“This boost is nice and gives us a little boost, but we keep our feet on the ground. Anderlecht is a very dynamic team, with talented players like De Cat and fast wingers. It’s a nice challenge.”)
Oosting will be without Tsunashima, Hamdaoui, and Hairemans for the match, while Praet, Foulon, Adekami, and Al-Sahafi are all listed as doubtful.
Antwerp is also dealing with off-field concerns as club legend Laszlo Fazekas battles ALS.
Probable Lineups
Referee: M. Lambrechts
ANDERLECHT : Coosemans ; Maamar, Sardella, Hey, Ndiaye ; De Cat, Saliba ; Bertaccini, Hazard, Angulo ; Cvetkovic (Kikkenborg, Ilic, Verschaeren, Llansana, Tajaouart, Vazquez, Degreef, Kanaté)
Injured: Huerta, Camara, Stroeykens, Kana, Augustinsson
Suspended: Hey, De Cat.
ANTWERP : Nozawa ; Van den Bosch, Kouyaté, Bozhinov ; Somers, Benítez, Dierckx, Scott ; Kerk, Al-Sahafi ? ; Janssen (Thoelen, Corbanie, Bijl, Renders, Verstraeten, Foulon (?), Praet ?, Diawara, Babadi, Valencia, Adekami ?, Vandeplas, Godelaine, David)
Injured: Tsunashima, Hairemans, Hamdaoui
Doubtful: Van den Bosch, Kouyaté, Adekami
Antwerp Hosts Anderlecht at 6:30 PM Local Time
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