Proto and Vanden Borre see silver lining after Anderlecht’s loss to Beveren

Former Anderlecht defenders Silvio Proto and Anthony Vanden Borre dissected the club’s painful 0‑2 defeat to SK Beveren, saying the loss highlighted missed chances but should not cause panic as the team prepares for a crucial European week in the season.

Word fan van Anderlecht! De nederlaag op Beveren heeft bij Anderlecht niet meteen voor paniek gezorgd, according to the two former players.

Missed chances dominate analysis

Both analysts stressed that the match was characterised by a lack of efficiency, with Vooral gemiste kansen hurting the result. Volgens hen kan deze tik zelfs nuttig blijken richting de belangrijke Europese week.

Vanden Borre told RTL Sports that he is not worried at all. “Ik maak me helemaal geen zorgen. Normaal win je zo’n wedstrijd, maar nu verlies je hem. Dat kan gebeuren. Deze week is de Europa League veel belangrijker,” he said, emphasizing that a single loss should not derail the campaign.

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Proto echoed the sentiment, adding, “Ik verlies liever op deze manier, met degelijk voetbal en veel kansen, dan dat je ergens een punt pakt zonder iets te brengen en toevallig scoort uit je enige mogelijkheid.” He believes the team creates many chances in almost every match, both in the competition and in Europe.

The former Anderlecht-spelers also noted that while the club creates opportunities, it also concedes them. Proto highlighted that Colin Coosemans is enjoying a very strong start to the season, which bodes well for the squad’s defensive stability.

European focus and new signings

Looking ahead, both men are optimistic about the upcoming European fixtures. Proto praised the incoming striker Lukas Ambros, calling him “een vondst” and noting his “geweldige linker”. Vanden Borre added that Ambros’s technique could be a key asset.

For both analysts the conclusion is clear: the result was disappointing, but the overall play gives little reason for panic, and the focus now shifts to the important European appointment later this week.