"It would be easier if Kompany made a choice … so coach but more on the field"

Last May, when Anderlecht formalized the arrival of Kompany, Khalilou Fadiga had expressed some reservations about the possibility of managing the double coach-player cap. Nearly four months later, his opinion has not really changed.

"Yes I believe in his project in Anderlecht but I said that it would be difficult to be both player and coach ", confirmed Fadiga. "It would be a lot easier if he made a choice. He has nothing to prove as a player. He should be coach or general manager. Being able to do both is very complicated. So yes for coach but more in the field."

Philippe Albert is also convinced by the Kompany project but is not of the same opinion on the dual role. "I was very enthusiastic since the first day. We must adhere to his project. I believe it. He has the qualities to succeed at all levels. He can handle both caps", he said without frowning.

Before beating the Standard on Sunday, Anderlecht had not yet convinced on the chart of accounts. For Stephan StrekerIt is not correct to criticize Kompany simply on the basis of the results.

"The fans were right to be patient. I do not share the very harsh criticism of Kompany. I want to defend him because of that. I have the impression that having an insolent success is a hindrance. I find it unbearable that we judge only the results. The coach has an influence on the way and not on the immediate results!"

Like all the others on the set, Rodrigo Beenkens do not question Kompany's project in Anderlecht, on the contrary. "I believe in the intention, the beautiful game, the technique. What excites me are the 9 players under 22 on the pitch and 8 Belgian players in the field. I feel a strong jealousy about what he is trying to do. "

"By cons, je do not understand how a team like Anderlecht can arrive on September 1 without having n ° 9", he added, referring to the problems that arise within the Anderlecht organization chart.