“Thorgan is at the end of a long road”: will Hazard finally make his long-awaited comeback on Friday?

Anderlecht has another trump card just before the turn of the year. Thorgan Hazard is close to making his return after 8 grueling months of rehabilitation. “Would he be there again on Friday? That could be possible,” coach David Hubert stimulated the Purple and White fans.

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“I hope to be able to play again before 2025.” Thorgan Hazard already revealed his plans at the end of October.

There was no specific date yet. But after an endless period in which the Red Devil had to recuperate, he had a goal in mind again.

Finally, because the winger had been in the rag since April 14, 2024. He tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in the Brussels derby against Union.

That period will soon be completely in the past. Today coach David Hubert came to DAZN with hopeful news. “Thorgan is at the end of a long road and a long rehabilitation,” he said.

“I think he has been busy for 8 months. He is certainly aiming for a return to the team. We as staff also think that he can return to the team in the future. He sees the end of the tunnel.”

For the first time in his career, Jan was out of action longer than expected, but he is also gradually returning.

David Hubert

That end may be closer than everyone thinks. “Would he be able to play on Friday? That could be possible,” Hubert said. “We'll wait and see how he digests this week.”

The coach also brought more good news from Anderlecht's infirmary.

Jan Vertonghen is also on his way back. “They are both doing well in their situation. Jan was out of action longer than expected for the first time in his career, but he is also gradually returning to the training field. Let's hope he will be back for the matches soon.”