Anderlecht has a meeting with Antwerp this Thursday evening for the semi-final first leg of the Croky Cup. The opportunity to reunite with a veteran of the house: Dennis Praet.
After Club Bruges’ victory against Genk this Wednesday evening (2-1), it’s time for the second Croky Cup semi-final this Thursday evening. Anderlecht hosts Antwerp, two teams tied on points in the Pro League. If the ‘Great Old’ made short work of the Union in the previous round in a remake of the last final, Anderlecht was satisfied with the union minimum against Beerschot.
“It’s a team with a lot of quality. They have a good mix of experience, youth and talent. It is no coincidence that they are in the position they are in in the league and that they are in the semi-finals having beaten Union 5-1“, declared David Hubert at a press conference.
In the championship, the Mauves also remain on three consecutive defeats and received a little lesson from Club Bruges this Sunday in the Topper (0-3). In the Croky Cup, David Hubert will still be able to count on the return of Moussa N’Diaye whose absence combined with that of Augustinsson had caused a change of tactics on the part of the Anderlecht coach. The Swede is also on the comeback but will not be ready for this semi-final first leg.
Other good news, Kasper Dolberg will also be able to hold his place, he who was out injured this Sunday.
And then, the transfer window also had an effect on the Brussels workforce. If the maligned Zanka has packed his bags for MLS, the Mexican Huerta has arrived, just like defender Adryelson, in the form of a loan with an option to purchase, which reinforces a well-depleted central axis. According to the latest information, he could already be in the game since the club has completed the necessary documents for his qualification.
Finally, this match will also be the occasion for a great reunion between Dennis Praet and the club in which he made his debut at the highest level. The former Golden Boot had not yet arrived in Antwerp during the last match between the two teams, in the league, on August 4 (Anderlecht’s 1-2 victory). The midfielder will have a new opportunity to show that he is gradually regaining his level, having shone against the Union by scoring a goal and providing two assists.
> Anderlecht – Antwerp, this is a match that will be followed live, from 8 p.m., on RTL club and RTL play.
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