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KV Mechelen retains Fred Vanderbiest amid winless start to season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

KV Mechelen retains Fred Vanderbiest amid winless start to season

Summary

KV Mechelen will keep head coach Fred Vanderbiest despite a winless start to the Belgian Pro League season. After seven matches, the team sits last with just three points and no victories. Confidence in Vanderbiest remains, attributed partly to disappointing summer recruitment. Myron van Brederode is the only player significantly contributing, while other key signings have struggled. An upcoming international break provides Vanderbiest time to address these issues, with critical matches against Kortrijk and OH Leuven ahead.

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By the Numbers

•KV Mechelen has three points after seven league games.
•Team relies heavily on Myron van Brederode for scoring.
•Denis Praet and Frederik Hammar have underperformed in midfield.
•Vanderbiest faces critical matches against Kortrijk and OH Leuven.
•Upcoming international break offers time for adjustments.

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — KV Mechelen will not part ways with Fred Vanderbiest yet despite winless start to the season

What they're saying

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KV Mechelen have had a terrible start to the Belgian Pro League season. Last season, the side qualified for the top six play offs for the first time and were hoping to build on that this season. Howev...
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