Thumped 5–1 in the derby
The season ended in humiliation. Anderlecht were dismantled 5–1 by Union Saint-Gilloise on the final matchday. It was ugly, it was one-sided, and it confirmed what fans already knew: this team is miles off. The sentiment around the club right now is captured in one brutal line from pundits: "Nobody expects anything from Anderlecht anymore" (1). Fourth place was already locked, but that provides zero comfort after a derby collapse like this.
Vrancken name drops into the frame
Wouter Vrancken is being floated as a coaching option following the season-ending defeat (1). The logic? He has a track record of getting performances out of average squads. Frank Boeckx pointed out Vrancken's ability to elevate limited players, which feels increasingly relevant given the current squad's level. Toby Alderweireld's voice will carry weight in this decision alongside new sporting director Antoine Sibierski (1). Nothing confirmed yet, but the conversation is live.
Taravel to stay as assistant
Jérémy Taravel looks set to remain on the coaching staff next season. The club wants him as assistant to the new head coach, whoever that turns out to be (3). It is a continuity move amid sweeping changes elsewhere. Taravel worked with Nathan De Cat and others, and keeping him gives the new manager at least one familiar face on day one (3).
History made by a 15-year-old
Adjani Mujangi Bia became the youngest debutant in Anderlecht history. At 15 years old, he beats records held by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans (4) (6). Younger than anyone before him. His brother Geoffrey Mujangi Bia also came through the Anderlecht system. This is a genuine landmark moment in a season that has been short on bright spots.
