Lukas Ambros believes Champions League football with RSC Anderlecht is a possible target for next season. The Czech midfielder stated this ambition to Sporza this week after the Europa League victory over PAOK, in which he scored his first goal for the club.
Lukas Ambros was clear about his personal dreams. "Of course every player wants to play in Europe. The Europa or Conference League? I prefer the Champions League," he said. "It won't be this year, but maybe next season!" The midfielder stressed he does not feel burdened by the pressure of high expectations at Lotto Park. He finds it logical that supporters demand something for their ticket.
Anderlecht secured a place in the Europa League play-offs with the win over PAOK. The next hurdle is Kairat Almaty. The club is currently second in the Jupiler Pro League, with 19 points from 8 matches. The next league match is on 13 September against KRC Genk, a clash that could be key for the title race.
The Czech was one of the standout performers in the European tie. His fine strike was his first official goal since his arrival in Brussels. Ambros played the full ninety minutes and was a constant source of creativity in midfield. His statistics this season are promising. He now has 1 goal and 3 assists in 11 matches across all competitions. On our stats page you can see his complete performance data.
Coach Brian Riemer has a versatile asset in Ambros. The midfielder can operate in both central and attacking midfield roles. He shares minutes with players like Thorgan Hazard and Yari Verschaeren, who have already scored 4 and 3 goals this season respectively. The team has a deep squad, evidenced by the 25 different players who have already featured this campaign. The full roster is in our squad overview.
The coming weeks are important for Anderlecht. After the play-off against Kairat Almaty, the Europa League league phase potentially awaits. The club has not lost a single home league match this season. The focus is now first on securing European group-stage football, a step essential for the club's finances and appeal. The next home match in the JPL is on 20 September against Standard Liège.
