Paul Simonis Emerges as Frontrunner for Anderlecht Head Coach Role
Paul Simonis is in contention to become the new head coach of Anderlecht. The former manager of Go Ahead Eagles and VfL Wolfsburg has already held discussions with the Anderlecht club leadership and appears to be a leading candidate for the position. Simonis is likely to bring Tristan Berghuis with him to Brussels.
Anderlecht Faces Crisis Following Still’s Departure
Anderlecht is currently experiencing a difficult sporting period and urgently needs stability. Following the dismissal of Besnik Hasi, interim coach Edward Still also departed. Still’s tenure proved unsuccessful, with Paars-Wit losing two consecutive matches, culminating in a 2-0 defeat against RC Genk, which led to his resignation. Still is expected to soon take charge at Watford, a Championship team.
Technical Staff Changes at Anderlecht
Still’s departure is part of a broader turnover within Anderlecht’s technical staff. Lucas Biglia, a former assistant, also left following Hasi’s dismissal. Currently, the sporting staff consists of only assistant Jérémy Taravel and goalkeeper coach Justin Verlinden. Taravel will temporarily lead the cup match against Antwerp.
Simonis Considered a Top Candidate
Anderlecht’s management aims to quickly finalize the appointment of a new head coach. Thorsten Fink was previously considered, but both parties decided not to pursue further discussions. Maarten Martens, recently departed from AZ, is also on the candidate list, but Simonis currently appears to be a more serious option.
Berghuis Potentially Joining Simonis at Anderlecht
If Paul Simonis is appointed, Tristan Berghuis is likely to join his staff. The younger brother of Steven Berghuis previously worked successfully with Simonis, serving as an assistant coach at Go Ahead Eagles and being recognized for his expertise in set-piece strategies. He is considered a promising coaching talent and could play a significant role in Anderlecht’s development.
Simonis is open to a move to Brussels despite the current instability at Anderlecht. The Belgian club is still regarded as a major institution in the Netherlands, comparable to Ajax, which further fuels Simonis’s interest.
FAQ
- Who is Paul Simonis? Paul Simonis is a football manager who has previously coached Go Ahead Eagles and VfL Wolfsburg.
- Why did Edward Still leave Anderlecht? Edward Still resigned as interim coach following a series of poor results.
- Who is Tristan Berghuis? Tristan Berghuis is an assistant coach and the brother of Steven Berghuis, and has previously worked with Paul Simonis.
