To the point of transforming his interim into a first adventure as a head coach? Hubert is not plan A for management which is currently working on its priority file but he could be a fallback solution if this avenue does not come to fruition. Alex Teklak followed the first four Brabançon matches and explains what he likes about Hubert but also the pitfalls of a possible official takeover.
The change of status
Perception is important. David Hubert currently plays with her. Any improvement is currently seen as half a miracle. “Is he taking advantage of the fact that things were no longer going at all under Riemer? asks Alex Teklak. The question deserves to be asked. Riemer had become so misunderstood that his every decision was contested. Hubert’s work is looked at from a completely different angle. People call him daring or they say that Riemer was taking unnecessary risks.”
Then, his obligations will change. Conceding a draw to Dender would not be tolerated. “If he becomes head coach, he will go from having power to having to. It’s much less comfortable because it adds pressure at all levels. And it can easily alter decisions.”
guillementDolberg is a symbol: players have more fun on the pitch.
The players are happy
He took advantage of the absence of strong pressure on his shoulders to showcase his qualities as a people manager. “The players are happier since he’s been here, says Keys. Dolberg is the best example. He’s happy to be on the field.”
The reason lies in the involvement of the players. “He freed players who were prisoners of a defensive system of play. Hubert valued them. And that makes them happy because their qualities are highlighted more. Dolberg, to talk about him again, participates more in the game and can make his voice speak first touch which is one of his greatest qualities And he feels important. He is the symbol of the renewal brought by Hubert.
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He gave young people confidence
Young people have also regained confidence. Verschaeren is playing better, Stroeykens is playing at an unprecedented level. “Hubert does not play young people out of pure principle for his image but it contributes to the overall appreciation. He has an Anderlecht sensitivity due to the fact that he was a supporter and that he has a certain sensitivity towards of the training center.”
Too focused on results, Riemer had forgotten certain young people to whom he had promised to take a step forward. “The previous coach spoke a lot to the players but sometimes the actions were lacking. Also because his situation did not allow him to launch Degreef against Dender as Hubert did. If Riemer had tried something like that and it had gone wrong, everyone would have said he killed Degreef.”
You have to dominate 80% of matches
But has he revolutionized Anderlecht football in four matches? No. The new coach will have to ensure he is able to dominate 80% of the Belgian championship matches in the game. “Against Dender, Charleroi or Ferencvaros, there were moments of domination but he was never able to stifle an opponent throughout the match. There are still a lot of irregularities and Anderlecht still often goes through holes in his skills. air during a match. Often, the Mauves pay a high price for it.” The match against Standard is important in this regard. Anderlecht will have to control the match.
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A mobile environment and collective pressing
On the other hand, we must recognize a certain tactical intelligence in him. Anderlecht has rediscovered its basics in construction by advocating simplicity. Triangle football, relays and a constant search for the free man.
“I am quite seduced by his establishment of a rotating midfielder in certain matches. Number 6 is not one. He can take up space if the situation is opportune. So one of the two other members of the midfield must compensate. It is not yet established but it works well because the opponent loses his points of reference. This creates uncertainty in the opposing camp.
He also simplified pressing, leaving aside the system inspired by Klopp’s Liverpool requiring too much effort from the midfielders. “The wingers are more involved in the pressure work and they work a lot more. It’s more balanced.”
