Anderlecht failed to end their calendar year in the desired manner. The Mauves can, however, take a lot of positives from 2024.
Anderlecht did not end the calendar year in the desired way. While they had the opportunity to stay in contact with the leading duo, the Mauves were successively defeated by Racing Genk and Dender.
A bad end to the year, on a sporting level, which still gave us a glimpse of good things. Against the promoted side, Thorgan Hazard came into the game half an hour from time, while Jan Vertonghen was back in the squad, although he remained on the bench.
“The question is whether they will be able to quickly meet expectations,” wonders Marc Degryse in the columns of The Latest News. “They are both coming out of a very long period of absence.”
“But hey, even a Vertonghen who is not 100% would be an improvement over Zanka. Anderlecht must hope that Stroeykens returns soon and that Thorgan Hazard can quickly get back into rhythm.”
If these important players are back, Marc Degryse still believes that Anderlecht should take action during the winter transfer window. “If I were Olivier Renard, I would try to recruit a young profile in defense. Someone patient, but who would have the potential to play this season if necessary.” In this sense, the RSCA would be interested in Jan Ziolkowski, as we talked to you about HERE.
