INTERVIEWS – OTHER Is this Anderlecht stronger than last season? Colin Coosemans has doubts. “Maybe not yet.” He sees the reason mainly in the loss of experience. “We have become younger. There is a lot of talent in this group, but talent takes time.”
According to the captain, intensity is the key word. “We are not yet where Club Brugge or Union are in terms of core. That is why sharpness and drive must always be there. That was not consistent enough in the first half of the season.”
The lack of European football is twofold. “That hurts, but it also helps. Longer preparation for competitions works well for this group.”
Coosemans sees a great opportunity in the cup. “Reaching Heysel is an ambition, but if you are there, you have to win. It has been too long for Anderlecht.” A test awaits immediately with Ghent. “An ideal way to start the new year sharply.”
Bron: HNB (Geril Genesus)
