Anderlecht Must Fight for Future: Bertaccini, Degreef, and Stroeykens in Tough Spot
Anderlecht must fight to secure their future at the club. Adriano Bertaccini, Tristan Degreef, and Mario Stroeykens are in a difficult position after the first official match of the season. Vitor Bruno has made it clear that he does not look at names, ages, or past achievements, but only at what he sees on training days.
The first official match of the season was against Hammarby. Portuguese coach Vitor Bruno has made it clear that he does not look at names, ages, or past achievements, but only at what he sees on training days. Adriano Bertaccini, Tristan Degreef, and Mario Stroeykens are in a difficult position after the match.
Bertaccini is not the only one who must fight to secure his future at Anderlecht. The attacker is not in Vitor Bruno's plans for now, but the situation is not straightforward. Degreef and Stroeykens are also in a difficult position.
Degreef is the winger who Vitor Bruno no longer sees as a winger. The Portuguese coach tested Degreef as a number ten in the past weeks, but was not convinced of his performance on that position. Bruno is now looking for another profile on the flank. He wants more speed and depth, while the club is also still looking for extra reinforcements for that position.
Stroeykens feels that his story at Anderlecht is still being written and has asked his entourage to look for a new challenge. A transfer was always the plan for this summer, and the current situation only seems to strengthen those plans.
Anderlecht is not willing to say no to a departure. If an interesting offer comes in, paars-wit will agree to a transfer.
European campaign is crucial
Much will depend on the coming weeks on Anderlecht's European campaign. If paars-wit manages to qualify for the group stage, the club will need a broader core to combine competition, cup, and European football.
If the European campaign ends early, the chance of the selection being further reduced will increase. For Bertaccini, Degreef, and Stroeykens, that means little for now. None of them is being set aside by Anderlecht, but all three know that their place is not guaranteed.
