Club Brugge and Anderlecht secure key wins amid injury concerns

In Belgian football, Club Brugge secured a 4-1 victory against La Louvière, but the win was overshadowed by a potential injury to winger Carlos Forbs. Manager Ivan Leko expressed concern that Forbs may have suffered a muscular injury, which could impact his availability for upcoming Champions League matches against Inter.

In another match, RSC Anderlecht achieved a late 2-1 comeback victory against Cercle Brugge. Despite trailing 1-0 following an early goal by Abdoulie Manneh, Anderlecht secured the win with goals from Tawfik Bentayeb in the 85th minute and Adriano Bertaccini in stoppage time. Anderlecht coach Vitor Bruno praised the team's mental resilience despite a difficult performance.

In the Eredivisie, NEC faced Ajax following an international break. Meanwhile, FC Twente played to a 1-1 draw against Fortuna Sittard, a result that left player Joël Drommel critical of the team's lack of creativity and sloppiness.