Transfer Window Buzz: Anderlecht’s Incoming and Outgoing Signings, Manager’s Excitement, and Potential Future Transfers

The incoming and outgoing transfer window ignites in Anderlecht. Brian Riemer was also alongside Mats Rits, who arrived this week, during his press conference. The manager could hardly hide his joy when taking stock before facing Westerlo.

Mats Rits, the environment he wanted

Brian Riemer is expected to field Mats Rits in this weekend’s game. “He had been at the top of our list for a while but we didn’t know it was possible to bring such a player from Club Brugge. He can bring us a lot in possession, whether high or low on the pitch, but also in loss of the ball. He is ready to play this weekend. I think with him we found a player who fits our game perfectly.”

The arrival of Flips and the traffic jam in the middle

Riemer is now spoiled for choice in the midfield and will have to decide for the composition against Westerlo. Newcomer Alexis Flips could start. “Alexis (Flips) is also ready to play. It was a little too short to line him up against Saint-Trond but he now has a week of training behind him. He is a very intelligent player who knows how to give the last pass and find the solution on his own. It will create danger. His presence in the team will do us good. We now have a lot of people in the midfield and there is no question of reinforcements. We are going to take stock of the workforce so that it is not too large. So there could be departures. It is important that we quickly find consistency in the midfield. To play champion football, you need connection, a base and consistency. That takes time.”

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Augustisson not ready yet, Debast returns, Lonwijk could be out

Ludwig Augustinsson, who arrived on loan from Sevilla this week, will more than likely be on the bench. “He didn’t play any games but was able to prepare with the Sevilla team. He needs playing time. If he doesn’t play on Sunday, he will on Monday in a friendly match.”

He can, however, again count on Zeno Debast. “On the other hand, I will remain attentive to the state of Justin Lonwijk. He has a small overload that could prevent him from playing.

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Slimani? Good players can always come

The Algerian media have mentioned a return of Islam Slimani to Anderlecht. Brian Riemer was confronted with the rumor and reacted like this: “I love Slimani. It was a huge added value for me. But I leave the question to Jesper Fredberg. I have three strikers in the team. Which seems like a sufficient number to me. But we remain open to good players. Slimani is one.” According to our information, however, there is no question of a return of the Algerian to the RSCA for the moment.

Anderlecht could on the other hand strengthen on the wings. The absence of Dreyer, suspended, this Saturday, proves that Anderlecht lacks B plans on the sides of its attack.

2023-08-18 13:08:00
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