RSC Anderlecht is still in the lead in the Champions’ Play-Offs, but can no longer afford mistakes. Next Sunday, at least one point must be scored on the Union SG field. We will have to wait and see how coach Brian Riemer will position his pawns.
The record champion can submit a perfect report during his home games during the play-offs. But when traveling, the people of Brussels fail completely: 1 out of 9. And that is not without consequences in the rankings. Club Brugge already has the same number of points.
Raise level
Anderlecht only has an advantage due to a better final ranking in the regular season. In the meantime, Union has again closed to one point. And the winner of the regular competition always has an advantage over the competitors with an equal number of points.
Next Sunday, the Purple & White will visit Union. And a defeat in Duden Park could have fatal consequences. RSCA will therefore have to raise its level compared to the previous away matches. So, some changes in the starting XI are expected.
Need for depth
It looks like Anders Dreyer will kick off again. The top scorer seems to have recovered sufficiently after his injury and made his return to training on Thursday. Whether goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will also be fit in time will have to be seen in the coming days.
Yari Verschaeren is also expected in the selection, although a starting place may come too early after weeks of absence. However, he would come in handy to provide more depth in midfield. A role that could now be filled by Majeed Ashimeru.
Conversation with Riemer
The Ghanaian had disappeared from the picture partly due to injuries, but has made some good substitute appearances in recent matches. According to SudPresse he may be rewarded for this with a starting place at Union. Coach Brian Riemer is said to have taken Ashimeru aside in recent days for an individual conversation in which the Dane would have emphasized what he desires and with what qualities the Ghanaian can distinguish himself from his competitors.
