Anderlecht ⁣Bolsters Squad: New⁢ Winger on⁤ the Horizon, Defender ‌Still Sought

RSC Anderlecht, the prominent Belgian football club, is gearing up for ​a busy ‍transfer window. Sporting ⁣director Olivier⁤ Renard is actively searching ‍for key additions to ‌strengthen ​the team. ‍ While ⁣a central defender remains a priority, the club⁣ appears close‍ to ⁣securing‌ a ⁤new‌ winger.

The club is⁣ reportedly set to welcome 24-year-old Mexican international,Cesar huerta. This move comes as a response to ‍a recent spate of injuries that have ​substantially weakened ‍Anderlecht’s ⁤wing positions.⁤ Key players like Thorgan Hazard (who hasn’t played this season), Edozie,​ Amuzu, and Verschaeren have all spent time on the ⁣sidelines due to various injuries.

Anderlecht’s search for a ​winger almost led ​them‍ down a‍ different path. According to Anderlecht⁣ observer Jurgen⁣ Geril on the Sjotcast podcast, manager Felice Mazzù initially considered⁢ signing Loïc Lapoussin from rival club Union Saint-Gilloise.Geril ‌stated, “His name was on ​the list. But if you look at his behavior since than, maybe it’s better that​ Anderlecht ‍didn’t do it then.”

Lapoussin’s Limited Impact at Union

Lapoussin remained at‌ Union, but his contributions this ⁢season have been limited. He’s spent considerable time with the ​B team and, despite a brief return to the first team under Sébastien Pocognoli,‍ was recently dropped from⁤ the squad for disciplinary reasons.

Anderlecht’s transfer activity ​highlights the importance of squad⁢ depth‌ and the challenges faced by⁢ clubs when dealing with injuries to key ⁤players. The acquisition⁢ of Huerta ⁢represents⁣ a strategic move⁢ to address a​ critical ⁣weakness and improve‍ their chances in the upcoming season.The club’s continued search for a central defender suggests a commitment to building a well-rounded and‌ competitive team.