It was a resigned Vincent Kompany who spoke to the press after the defeat against Union. “It was a game of moments. Then you have to take advantage of your opportunities and we did not do that. Union is currently a team that seizes its opportunities,” said the Anderlecht coach.
Anderlecht, fourth in the standings, sees the pursuers approaching after a 0 out of 6. “It makes no sense to talk about the play-offs now. First of all, we have to reach our level in the next 9 matches and take points. It makes no sense to suddenly start calculating too much.”
Kompany cannot rely on Murillo, who is playing international matches with Panama. For example, Mikhailitchenko was lined up against his foot as a right back. Has Kompany ordered a new right back before the end of the winter mercato (Monday)?
“Our situation is what it is. There aren’t many things you can conjure with a magic wand and resources are part of that. It’s important to me to have faith in this group. We shouldn’t get too caught up in things that are not feasible for us as Anderlecht.”
Kompany may also have to put out a fire in the dressing room after the 0 on 6. Benito Raman expressed his dissatisfaction with his substitute status after the match. “Everyone sees that I am very frustrated,” the attacker said in the press zone.
“Internally we will have to see what we are going to do. This situation is not acceptable for me. I am not saying I want to leave, but if I never play, then it makes no sense to stay.”
Joshua Zirkzee was visibly disappointed that he was substituted. “Joshua didn’t have to apologise, I just heard him cheering on the team.”
“We must not forget that we are a team that has been successful through its substitutions. Then it is not abnormal that I bring Raman and Amuzu in. That Raman is dissatisfied? That discussion has no end if you know what I mean. I am a trainer of 30 players and not of 11.”
