Van den Brom demands four new players

Coach Van den Brom is getting frustrated and concerned: "We are far from ready for the new season", he said after the defeat against Hamburg yesterday. The coach wants at least four new players.


"The good news is that Suarez did an excellent job as a striker. Also youngsters such as Dendoncker and Jordan Lukaku played well against a strong opponent such as Hamburg. That is hopeful."

"But the problem is the midfield. Since Biglia's departure, no one is able to hold the ball or launch a good attack. We need a direct replacement for him. Further I also want extra offensive power and at least one more defender", he concluded.

Anderlecht had hoped in the arrival of Dos Santos to replace Biglia, but he prefered Real Sociedad. An odd choice, if you compare the status of a club such as Anderlecht to Sociedad. But the reality is what it is. Manager Van Holsbeeck will have to go for plan B...