Jan Vertonghen has been absent since the second day of the championship. Anderlecht misses him, but the Mauves will still have to be patient.
Jan Vertonghen was present in Maasmechelen this Monday. There, he helped with his foundation to install an interactive football wall in the Jagersborg playground.
“The aim is to encourage more children to go out and play. Not everyone has a big garden to play in. In this way we want to give them the opportunity to play outside” he said. explained to Sporza.
Be careful not to rush things again
To play football himself, Vertonghen will still have to wait some time. He has been sidelined since the beginning of August due to an Achilles tendon injury. “It’s taking a little longer than expected,” admits the captain.Anderlechtwho quickly saw his return postponed.
“But it’s progressing in the right direction. I’m working hard every day to come back,” he continues. However, for the moment, he cannot say concretely when he will return.
“It’s frustrating sitting in the stands. I really want to play and be on the pitch with my teammates. I really want to keep playing and that makes it mentally difficult. I’m going to do everything I can to play as much as possible this year and help my teammates as much as I can. Of course, this requires a minimal physical condition” he concludes.
