RSC Anderlecht sees squad depth returning across the backline as manager Vitor Bruno prepares options for the upcoming fixtures. Following a solid start to the domestic campaign, the Brussels club aims to challenge the league’s top two positions, requiring heightened consistency and tactical flexibility.
Homegrown Talent and Camara’s Return to Neerpede
Recent weeks prompted discussion regarding the Belgian representation within the Anderlecht squad, but club management maintained that sufficient homegrown talent remains available. That depth receives another boost with right-back Ilay Camara nearing a return to competitive action. Camara recently updated followers via social media with a concise post reading “Back,” signaling his return to full training with the first-team group at the club’s training ground in Neerpede.
Patient Rehabilitation and Maamar’s Steady Form
While Camara provides an explosive option on the right flank who can also operate on the left, coaching staff plan to integrate the young defender gradually following a persistent series of injuries over the past year. RSCA can afford to take a patient approach with his rehabilitation thanks to the consistent performances of Ali Maamar at right-back, creating a stable environment for Camara’s reintegration.
Lucas Hey Returns as Sardella Nears Recovery
Alongside Camara’s return, defender Lucas Hey has resumed training with the group, leaving Killian Sardella as the sole remaining senior full-back currently sidelined. Sardella continues his recovery program and is not far from rejoining squad sessions, further multiplying the defensive configurations available to the technical staff.
Internal Competition Drives the Upper Tier Chase
This accumulation of defensive resources heightens internal competition for starting berths as Anderlecht manages a demanding domestic schedule. Maintaining high standards across every position remains essential as the squad chases the upper tier of the league table, turning early-season potential into sustained performance.
