Since Marc Coucke took over the club, RSC Anderlecht has no longer managed to profile itself as a full-fledged title candidate. But that is the case again this season. And this has to do, among other things, with the strength of the stationary phases.
In 2017, the Purple & White won the last of its 34 national titles. The club then had to deal with a dark period, both sporting and financial. A third place was the best final finish for the record champion since then. But that seems to be changing in the current year.
After a spectacular transfer offensive during the summer, coach Brian Riemer was presented with a selection that appeared capable of playing for prizes. RSCA is now reaping the benefits of this. But that injection of quality is not the only reason for the resurrection.
Euvrard makes his mark
After all, some youth products managed to take a new step in their development. Moreover, the atmosphere within the dressing room was rarely better. In addition, it is pointed out SudPresse to the good work of Yannick Euvrard.
The former data specialist of the Red Devils was brought to Lotto Park last summer. There he was given the task of dealing with the stagnant phases of the first team. And that appointment is now bearing fruit.
Defensively strong
Since the winter break, Anderlecht have already scored seven times after a standstill, not counting penalties. Only Cercle Brugge is doing better for the time being. On the defensive front, the numbers are even more impressive. Since the start of the season, RSCA have only conceded two goals after a standstill, each time via a free kick. It didn’t give away a single goal after a corner. “That makes them the best student in the entire country,” they wrote SudPresse. Speaking of a title weapon…
