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Anderlecht 2026 season preparations

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In late July 2026, Anderlecht were focused on the Europa League qualifying round, hosting Hammarby for the second leg after a 1‑1 draw in Stockholm. Coach Vitor Bruno highlighted a youth‑centric approach, giving debuts to several teenagers while rotating senior players, as the club sought to address defensive frailties. By early August, the narrative shifted to the domestic front. New coach Edward Still, returning to Anderlecht, emphasized the club’s project, the fitness of goalkeeper Marcos Peano, and the reintegration of out‑of‑contract players ahead of the Jupiler Pro League opener. Transfer activity was hinted at as the team prepared to compete alongside rivals such as Club Brugge, whose own manager Ivan Leko warned of squad rebuilding needs for the upcoming season. ~~Together, the snapshots trace Anderlecht’s transition from European qualifying preparations, marked by youth integration, to~~ On 6 August, Club Brugge opened their title defence with a 3‑0 win over KV Kortrijk and announced the ~~broader squad‑building~~ €12 million signing of 20‑year‑old Spanish winger Jan Virgil. Leko stressed humility and ~~fitness focus required for~~ the ~~start~~ need for further reinforcements ahead of the Champions League, underscoring the competitive pressure Anderlecht will face as the Belgian league ~~campaign.~~ campaign unfolds.

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