The infirmary is a chronic subject in Anderlecht this season. Unsurprisingly, Jan Vertonghen and Thorgan Hazard will not return to competition for some time.
Jan Vertonghen has already been unavailable for more than two months (he only played the first two days) and it is possible that he will remain inactive until the New Year to be fully recovered. The former Red Devil does not want to take any risks with his achilles tendon injury, which is not surprising given his 37 years.
“I can’t say when he will come back” said David Hubert at a press conference. “He’s taking the precautions he thinks are right. He has a lot of ambition for his return, but he wants to do it the right way.”
“It’s a question of waiting. Above all, it’s important that he’s ready. It’s up to Jan himself to feel that. He’s old and wise enough for that. He’ll know when he’s ready.” continues Hubert, in the visiting room for the first time since his confirmation as T1.
Still several uncertainties
Same story for Thorgan Hazardwho has already resumed physical training sessions. “Thorgan is on the right track, but it’s still too early to say when he will be back,” Hubert added.
David Hubert also spoke about his defense. At Beerschot, Jan-Carlo Simic will be suspended. Will this benefit Amando Lapage (19), who has not yet played a single minute in the first team? “You already know that I don’t look at age. Either we’re going to play with other players, or we’re going to take a young player. It’s clear that the determining criterion is quality. 16 or 35 years old, that doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter to me.”
