© Sportscape © Sportscape “Discussions with colleagues at English Premiership clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur FC and Arsenal FC persuaded Anderlecht’s management to go for Desso GrassMaster. That led to an important partnership with Desso Sports Systems,”

Purple-and-white during a practice on artificial grass in Watermael-Bosvoorde

Ambitious partnership A length ahead

“It is crucial that, from a young age, players train and play in perfect conditions. Targeted investment in outstanding sports facilities has helped Sporting Anderlecht to reach its sporting goals, both nationally and internationally. A first, but decisive, step was taken last year when Desso GrassMaster (natural grass reinforced with artificial grass fibre) was laid, on the main training field. What made the club take this step, and how are things going now? says Yves De Cocker, Desso Sales Manager. The construction of Sporting Anderlecht’s practice centre is to be carried out in two phases. Phase one will see the laying of an outdoor artificial grass pitch measuring 8,200 m The club considers that to be the highest priority.” “Thanks to that unique system, RSCA trains and plays under the same, ideal – I almost want to say perfect – conditions. After 600 playing hours, the pitch is still in perfect shape” It is worth noting that artificial grass was placed around the edge of the field, providing the ideal surface to help injured players recover, and to warm up the reserve players during the game.
2 , an indoor artificial grass pitch measuring 2,400 m
2 and a natural grass field of 8,000 m
2 . With Desso Challenge Pro
2 , the club choose top quality artificial grass. It is a very durable system that retains its playing characteristics for a long time. Desso is installing the pitches together with its Belgian partner, Sportscape. Their combined knowledge and expertise in the areas of project and time management and the proven lead in product and terrain experience were the decisive factors for Sporting Anderlecht. General Manager Herman Van Holsbeeck looks at it like this:

Elisabeth Club, a tennis club that has been transformed into a football training complex

Sporting Anderlecht’s main training field has already been in use for a year

5