Marc Degryse questions Vítor Bruno and Antoine Sibierski

Marc Degryse Questions Vitor Bruno and Antoine Sibierski as Anderlecht Struggles Persist

Nearly a decade after its last domestic league title, RSC Anderlecht faces a deepening sporting crisis that has drawn sharp criticism from prominent analysts. On October 31, 2026, Marc Degryse has voiced doubts over the direction of Anderlecht, criticizing head coach Vítor Bruno and questioning his working relationship with sporting director Antoine Sibierski.

Weekly Lineup Changes Fracture Player Confidence

The core of Degryse’s critique centers on Bruno’s constant rotation of the starting eleven. According to his assessment, the Portuguese manager appears to experiment on a weekly basis without establishing a clear tactical spine or a settled hierarchy within the squad. Degryse pointed out that defenders Giulian Biancone and Lucas Pétrot are among the few players who seemingly enjoy the manager’s unconditional trust.

Conversely, other members of the squad have seen their momentum abruptly halted following isolated poor performances. Midfielder Marco Kana, who previously featured regularly and even wore the captain’s armband, dropped out of the starting lineup following a match against Cercle Brugge. Similarly, striker Bentayeb found himself sidelined after scoring in three league matches, a demotion that occurred in the wake of a cup elimination against Beerschot. Degryse argued that such volatility damages the psychological security essential for forwards, leaving players uncertain of their standing after a single off-night.

Transfer Disconnect Between Bruno and Sibierski

Beyond selection dilemmas, the analytical commentary highlighted a widening chasm between the coaching staff and the club’s upper management. Sibierski committed approximately five million euros to secure midfielder Romeo Amane, yet the newcomer has received limited playing time under Bruno, who has consistently favored alternative midfield configurations. This friction leaves the sporting director isolated in defending an expensive acquisition while the player languishes on the bench.

Additional coverage detailed how the ongoing instability threatens to erode the market valuation of several key assets, including Mario Stroeykens alongside forwards Bentayeb and Cvetkovic. The mounting tension between technical choices and financial investments risks fracturing the dressing room, a vulnerability highlighted when Biancone publicly directed criticism toward the attacking line following a defeat against KAA Gent.

Romelu Lukaku Proposed as a Catalytic Figure for Structural Change

Offering a radical solution to the club’s stagnation, Degryse suggested that Romelu Lukaku could eventually spearhead a comprehensive rebuild. In statements highlighted by Het Laatste Nieuws floated the possibility of Lukaku acquiring a substantial stake in the club—speculating on an initial 30 percent purchase of shares from Marc Coucke—while simultaneously stepping into a position of high authority such as trainer or sporting director.

Drawing parallels to Vincent Kompany, Degryse argued that Lukaku possesses the requisite emotional ties, family connections within the youth academy, and footballing intelligence to restore institutional stability. Het is wachten op de komst van Romelu Lukaku. Ik ben zeker dat Romelu dezelfde dynamiek kan teweegbrengen als Vincent Kompany destijds. Dat kan op verschillende manieren: hetzij als trainer, hetzij als sportief directeur… Misschien koopt Romelu wel 30% van de aandelen van Marc Coucke — om te beginnen, he noted, adding, Laat Romelu straks zelf een trainer aanstellen. Geef hem alle vertrouwen en de macht. Of wil Anderlecht nog eens dezelfde fout maken die Wouter Vandenhaute maakte toen hij Kompany wegstuurde? Als dat niet was gebeurd, zat Kompany misschien nóg bij Anderlecht en was dit verhaal er nooit geweest.

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