Three years after the departure of Vincent Kompany, Anderlecht once again had the opportunity to win his first trophy since 2017. Pile the day Vince himself was crowned Germany champion: what a symbol it would have been …
“The next title begins today, here, with this pain that you feel. And I promise you: as a coach, I will win trophies. Believe in the fact that as players, you will win trophies. We will win trophies”.
This speech was that of Vincent Kompany, on March 6, 2022, after the defeat of the RSC Anderlecht on penalties against the Gantoise. It will be one of his last great speeches at the head of Sporting: a few months later, Wouter Vandenhaute separated.
Was it a coincidence that Kompany, overflowing with self-confidence, had started his sentence by: “I promise you, I will win trophies”, rather than associating the RSCA with his person? A slip may be revealing. Because since his departure, the crossing of the desert of “Son” Sporting continues. While he, for his part … wins trophies.
The symbol would have been superb, if Anderlecht had won the cup this Sunday. May Kompany be crowned German champion, the first major title (but not first short: he is in his title in Championship!) Of a coach career which should count a lot, the day when the RSCA has won his first trophy since 2017.
Instead, we say that the speech of March 6, 2022 had to resonate in the heads of certain supporters. Perhaps, also, in those of Yari Verschaeren and Majeed Ashiméu, the only players already present three years ago and still there in the group this Sunday. Because Kompany keeps his promise: he wins trophies. Far from Brussels.
