Nathan De Cat attends Anderlecht Fanday as club resumes training after international break

Nathan De Cat made an unexpected appearance in the stands at Lotto Park during RSC Anderlecht’s annual open fandag on September 30, 2026, as the squad returned to training following a week-long break. Anderlecht-online reported on the event, which drew more than 2,500 supporters to the club’s home ground for fan interactions, autograph sessions, and entertainment from a local fanfare.

Anderlecht resumes training after an extended break

The Jupiler Pro League club used the international window to grant players a week of rest following a demanding summer schedule that required early participation in European competition. Head coach Vitor Bruno scheduled the return to work to coincide with the club’s open fan day, welcoming supporters back into the stadium after a difficult start to the domestic season.

Goalkeeper Collin Coosemans explained the expectations surrounding the brief holiday when speaking to Sporza. We beseffen goed en wel waarom we ze kregen, maar er hingen ook bepaalde verantwoordelijkheden aan vast om superfit terug te komen, Coosemans said.

Player activities during the international break

While the squad maintained a specific conditioning program to ensure readiness upon their return, individual players spent the downtime in various ways. Coosemans focused on family life, noting the satisfaction of managing routine domestic duties. Het was leuk om eens wat normale dagen te hebben en in de ochtend en de namiddag aan de schoolpoort te staan.

Nathan De Cat Attends RSC Anderlecht Fan Day as Team Resumes Training — Photo: sporza.be

Midfielder Marco Kana utilized the break to travel abroad while maintaining his physical regimen. Ik ken mijn lichaam en weet dat ik bezig moet blijven. Ik had wel het cadeautje dat de paus in Frankrijk was, dus ik ben vrijdag naar het Stade de France gegaan om met 80.000 jongeren te bidden. Het was schitterend.

Preparation for the upcoming fixture against Cercle Brugge

With the festivities and the international window concluding, Anderlecht has shifted focus back to competitive action. Coosemans and his teammates return to league play on October 10, 2026, with an upcoming fixture against Cercle Brugge.