Colin Coosemans backs Vitor Bruno as Anderlecht’s finest since Kompany

The atmosphere at the Gent stadium was bleak on Saturday as Anderlecht fell 4‑0, a defeat that left goalkeeper Colin Coosemans confronting the media with a surprising endorsement of his new boss. He praised Vitor Bruno, the former Porto head coach, despite the poor start to his tenure.

Recent results weigh on Bruno

Bruno’s side have managed only two wins from five league matches, the latest a 4‑0 loss to Gent. In the same run they were eliminated from the cup by second‑tier Beerschot and suffered a 1‑0 defeat away to Dinamo Zagreb.

Before the Gent setback, Anderlecht enjoyed three successive league victories and sit in fifth place. The brief surge offered a glimpse of the potential many supporters hope the club can rediscover.

Speaking after the defeat, goalkeeper Colin Coosemans praised the Portuguese manager, saying “Since Vincent Kompany’s departure, he is perhaps the best coach we have had here at Anderlecht.” The endorsement highlighted the squad’s confidence in Bruno.

Some fans argue the standard has slipped since Kompany left for Burnley, noting that Brian Riemer achieved the most success among his successors while the others struggled at a club that has lost its way.

Anderlecht host Westerlo at home on Halloween, a fixture that could decide Bruno’s future. A defeat could spook the board into considering a change, especially as Westerlo have been resurgent in recent weeks.

Bruno will be desperate to return to the training ground and correct the obvious errors exposed by Gent. The pressure mounts as the club seeks to halt the slide and restore its standing.