other Anderlecht could count on defender Moussa Diarra for the return leg of the cup match against Antwerp. However, he received a red card in the first leg and it was initially thought that he would be suspended.

Diarra was sent off last week for a heavy foul on Al Sahafi. The federation prosecutor then recommended a three-match suspension and a fine of 3,000 euros. However, Anderlecht did not agree with this punishment and decided to appeal in the hope of obtaining a lighter punishment.

The appeal will not be heard until after the return leg, so Diarra remains eligible to play for the time being. This means the Brussels club will be able to use him as usual for Thursday’s clash with Antwerp.

The same is not true for Kylian Sardella. The defender will be automatically suspended for the return leg after receiving two yellow cards in the first match. As a result, he will miss important cup matches.

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