02.02.2026 19:51
Turkish football coach Ertuğrul Sağlam, who won the championship with Bursaspor in the Süper Lig, watched the Standard Liege - Anderlecht derby from the stands. Ertuğrul Sağlam's presence at the match made a significant impact in Belgium. Following the match, it was reported that the coach of Anderlecht would be dismissed and that Ertuğrul Sağlam would be appointed as his replacement.
Turkish football coach Ertuğrul Sağlam, who won the championship with Bursaspor in the Super League and most recently managed Kocaelispor, has been the subject of a surprising claim.
FOLLOWED THE DERBY LIVE IN BELGIUM
He attended the Standard Liege - Anderlecht derby played in the 23rd week of the Belgian Pro League at the stadium. Anderlecht's coach Besnik Hasi parted ways with the team after losing the match 2-0. Following this development, Ertuğrul Sağlam, who followed the match from the stands, was mentioned in connection with Anderlecht.
THE ERTUĞRUL SAĞLAM ERA AT ANDERLECHT
According to Sacha Tavolieri's report; Ertuğrul Sağlam is one of the names considered to replace Basnik Hasi at Anderlecht. It was stated that the Belgian team could bring the experienced coach to the helm.
CAUSED A BIG REACTION IN BELGIUM
With Hasi's dismissal, Ertuğrul Sağlam's presence at the derby from the stands received extensive coverage in the Belgian press.
Here are the comments made about Ertuğrul Sağlam in the Belgian press:
Voetbal Primeur: "The Turkish coach was present at the match played between Standard and Anderlecht."
Voetbalkrant: "A striking new coach for Anderlecht? An unexpected name suddenly emerged and ignited the rumor mill."
Voetbal Belgie: "Both Vincent Euvrard (Standard Liege coach) and Besnik Hasi (Anderlecht coach) felt a heavy burden on their shoulders. Rumors of dismissal were being voiced loudly. Whether it was a coincidence or not, Ertuğrul Sağlam attended the 'El Clasico'"