Brian Riemer has to figure things out due to a wave of injuries at Anderlecht: question marks up front and two new names, but a clear choice in goal

Brian Riemer can easily match Vincent Kompany. In the next two matches, Anderlecht plays against Eupen and KV Mechelen and goes for a six out of six. Such results and better football will be needed to stay at the top of the rankings.

“I feel sorry for Ciske”

The Danish coach has to figure things out. It was already clear that Thomas Delaney will be out for six weeks after his broken collarbone, but Kasper Dolberg, Francis Amuzu, Moussa N’Diaye and Benito Raman are also unavailable at the Kehrweg. The first two in particular will be sorely missed: “Dolberg did try to train, but the kick he received against Club Brugge still caused too much disruption,” said Brian Riemer. “We will have to adapt a bit to accommodate his outbursts. This also applies in the case of Amuzu, which teaches us a lot of speed. I feel sorry for Ciske. He just started scoring and providing assists and he gave Kyriani Sabbe a very difficult day against Club Brugge, but now he is struggling with a hip injury. However, we are working hard with the medical staff to keep such an explosive player optimally fit. Amuzu does not deserve this setback.”

Without those two attackers, Riemer could have brought Benito Raman off the sidelines as a potential replacement, but unfortunately. The striker has been ill for two days and is also losing weight. “I emphasize that Benito is ill,” the T1 continued. “There is no drama surrounding him. Yes, it is true that Raman’s transfer was canceled on deadline day, but he was not punished for that. Benny is still in good standing with the playing group and with the coaches and can prove himself in the long term.”

Benito Raman is sick. — © Isosport

The striker will then have to show that he is still eager. That will not be possible in Eupen. In the East Cantons, Augustinsson will again take the place of the neck-injured N’Diaye, while Louis Patris may be preferred as right back over Killian Sardella, who made two mistakes. As a striker, the Argentinian Luis Vazquez is the logical choice, but what does Riemer do in midfield? Should I use the more defensive Amadou Diawara again or finally opt for a real 10? “There are various ways to play football a little more offensively. If Vazquez plays, I also want him to be in the box more than last week against Club Brugge. In the last 10 minutes, he wasn’t there enough.”

Two new names in the selection

Two new names are also making an appearance in the selection, but they do not appear to be immediately eligible for a starting spot. The first is Justin Lonwijk. The loanee from Dynamo Kiev completely disappeared from the radar after his arrival, but is now fit again. The second is 18-year-old Tristan Degreef who is impressing at the RSCA Futures. The offensive midfielder may be very thin, but has excellent technique.

“Lonwijk was unlucky that he suffered an injury when we were preparing him,” Riemer continued. “He is a different type than, say, Hazard and Dreyer and plays football very directly with a lot of penetration into the box. He can play on the flanks, as a striker or in the center of the team. Degreef simply deserves a selection. He has been perfectly trained by the youth coaches and is one of the players for the future of our club.”

Goalkeepers are friends

How exactly the puzzle pieces will fall remains to be seen. What we do know is that Kasper Schmeichel will again be preferred over Maxime Dupé. “The final choice of who will be number 1 has not yet been made,” Riemer concluded. “Schmeichel was not tested enough against Club Brugge for that. We’ll see on Eupen. I can also tell you that there is no drama in the goalkeeper’s cabinet. All goalkeepers have a good relationship with each other.”

Anderlecht is therefore ready to continue building on their series of games without defeat.

Schmeichel will be in goal again for Anderlecht. — © Isosport

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